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AP51 MSU

2001 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,909 mi
Last recorded52,909 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 MSU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2017 52,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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)

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

inner and outer sills are slightly corroded

rear wheel arches are corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2016 47,443 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 46,947 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside outer sill (2.4.A.3)

CV boots perished

Engine leaking oil

Front brake flex hoses perished

Front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes splitting from the outer casings

Front metal brake pipes degrading

Front tyres aged and worn to 2mm

Items removed from the drivers view prior to starting the inspection

Metal power steering pipe/s rusted

Rear brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Rear wheel arches rusted

Sills to floor area rusted

Pass 15 Sep 2015 42,766 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front whishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 40,045 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 37,092 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 33,279 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 29,020 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 29,019 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Sep 2010 24,796 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 20,042 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 20,042 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 14,922 miles

All tyres just srarted to split.

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 10,209 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 8,458 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 6,736 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 MSU is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 MSU, 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 MSU is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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