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AP51 RXR

2001 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,708 mi
Last recorded73,708 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 73,708 miles

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)

both front lower arm rear bushes worn

Pass 25 Mar 2013 67,328 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to floor pan / inner sills / offside rear wheel arch

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2012 59,911 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 59,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 55,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to de-bond

Fail 30 Mar 2011 55,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to de-bond

Pass 17 Feb 2010 48,080 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 48,080 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Strong smell of petrol from below fuel tank but no sign of a leak

Pass 18 Feb 2009 38,957 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 38,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 38,820 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 34,577 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 30,075 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 RXR is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RXR, 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 RXR registered?

AP51 RXR is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is AP51 RXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 RXR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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