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AP51 MLU

2001 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,504 mi
Last recorded76,504 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 MLU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2015 76,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Showing signs of age (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Showing signs of age (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Showing signs of age (4.1.E.1)

Underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2014 67,737 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 59,663 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 47,466 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 40,930 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f fog lamp corroded

visable rust at fuel pipes

visual rust on vehicle underside in areas

Pass 19 Sep 2011 40,930 miles

n/s/f fog lamp corroded

visable rust at fuel pipes

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

visual rust on vehicle underside in areas

Pass 15 Sep 2010 39,158 miles

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 18 Sep 2009 36,376 miles

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

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

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

rear axle bushes splitting

Pass 18 Sep 2008 33,518 miles

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

rear axle bushes perished

rear chassie corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2008 33,518 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)

discs and pads worn

rear axle bushes perished

rear chassie corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2007 30,227 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

drive belt cracked

o/s/f fog light damaged and n/w

rear axle bushes starting to split/perish

sign of oil at gearbox

Pass 21 Sep 2006 25,382 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

o/s/f fog light broken

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 MLU is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MLU, 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 MLU is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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