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AP51 GXG

2001 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,162 mi
Last recorded114,162 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 GXG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 114,162 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

eml on

Pass 27 Oct 2020 112,639 miles

Engine management warning lamp inoperative

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn/wearing on inner tread

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 112,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Engine management warning lamp inoperative

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn/wearing on inner tread

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 110,832 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre perishing/cracking on tread

Offside Front Tyre worn/wearing on inner tread

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 110,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre perishing/cracking on tread

Offside Front Tyre worn/wearing on inner tread

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 108,670 miles

Offside Front perishing/cracking on tread

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 108,670 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front perishing/cracking on tread

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 106,636 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 104,024 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 104,019 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 99,642 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 99,636 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 93,656 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear axle beam rubber mounting bushes deteriorating

Pass 27 Sep 2011 91,255 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear axle beam rubber bushes deteriorating

Fail 27 Sep 2011 911,245 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front tyres perishing/cracking badly on tread & side walls

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear axle beam rubber bushes deteriorating

Pass 23 Sep 2010 87,270 miles

Front tyres & offside rear tyre lightly perrishing & cracking on tread & side walls

Slight oil leak from offside drive shaft gearbox seal

Pass 29 Sep 2009 85,372 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2008 77,394 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 77,394 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 70,206 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 58,543 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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AP51 GXG is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 60,777 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP51 GXG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP51 GXG is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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