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AP51 GXL

2001 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,091 mi
Last recorded42,091 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 42,091 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 42,091 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine cam cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 41,688 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 41,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewalls 185/55/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 40,962 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 39,925 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 39,304 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 39,302 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill & back of sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 38,900 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 38,900 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 38,271 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 37,445 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 36,882 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 36,090 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 35,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 34,755 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 33,983 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 33,983 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 32,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 32,840 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 GXL is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GXL, 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 GXL is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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