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AP51 OCC

2001 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,990 mi
Last recorded74,990 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 74,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear shock leaking

brake pedal soft/ long travel

clutch worn/ slipping

engine mounting worn and bolt too short

front brake application uneven

front shocks soft

rear inner sills slightly corroded

wheel studs too short for aftermarket wheels

Fail 29 Apr 2016 74,990 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear shock leaking

brake pedal soft/ long travel

clutch worn/ slipping

engine mounting worn and bolt too short

front shocks soft

wheel studs too short for aftermarket wheels

Pass 21 Apr 2015 67,685 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 57,737 miles

n/s/f lower arm rear bush split

n/s/f tyre getting low

n/s/r metal brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/f lower arm rear bush split

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r metal brake pipe starting to corrode

power steering pump is weeping

rear axle beam is bent (n/s wheel is pushed at the top)

water pump is noisey

Fail 11 Apr 2014 57,729 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f lower arm rear bush split

n/s/f tyre getting low

n/s/r metal brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/f lower arm rear bush split

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r metal brake pipe starting to corrode

power steering pump is weeping

rear axle beam is bent (n/s wheel is pushed at the top)

water pump is noisey

Pass 11 Apr 2013 53,593 miles

n/s/r tyre is starting to misshape

Fail 11 Apr 2013 53,593 miles

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

n/s/r tyre is starting to misshape

Pass 11 Apr 2012 49,958 miles

slight noise on n/s/r wheel bearing

slight noise on o/s/r wheel bearing

slight oil leak on power steering pump

Pass 11 Apr 2011 44,513 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 41,415 miles

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

rear axle bushes perished

Pass 17 Sep 2009 36,540 miles

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)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front tyres 3mm

Fail 17 Sep 2009 36,540 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front tyres 3mm

Pass 18 Sep 2008 31,424 miles

Nearside 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 Anti-roll bar 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)

both inner sill corroded

discs and pads 80% worn

o/s/door mirrow loose

o/s/f floor pan corroded

rear axle bushes perished

Pass 19 Sep 2007 26,776 miles

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

rear axle bushes starting to perish

sign of oil at gearbox

surface rust at both n/s and o/s sills

water pump noisey at times

Pass 15 Sep 2006 23,716 miles

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)

noise at water pump at times

rear wiper blade split

sign of oil at gearbox

surface cracks in drive belt

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 OCC is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OCC, 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 OCC is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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