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AP51 OUA

2001 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,496 mi
Last recorded88,496 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 OUA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 88,496 miles

brake fluid looks to be dirty(lid not removed)held on with tape

heavy surface corrosion to vehicle underside

n/s cv boot in poor condition

Fail 14 Oct 2019 88,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

brake fluid looks to be dirty(lid not removed)held on with tape

heavy surface corrosion to vehicle underside

n/s cv boot in poor condition

Pass 10 Oct 2018 79,261 miles

both outer sills heavy surface corrosion

n/s headlamp securing bracket broken

Fail 8 Oct 2018 79,261 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

both outer sills heavy surface corrosion

n/s headlamp securing bracket broken

n/s/front ABS wire looks to have chaffed on something

Pass 5 Oct 2017 70,011 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 70,011 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 61,754 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 61,749 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

TYRES - 185/55R14

Pass 9 Sep 2015 53,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 53,921 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 43,278 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 43,278 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 32,168 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 21,901 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 21,898 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 20,702 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 19,703 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 16,330 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 14,965 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 13,905 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 12,797 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 OUA is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 OUA, 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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What year was AP51 OUA registered?

AP51 OUA is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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