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AP51 RYA

2001 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,573 mi
Last recorded92,573 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 92,573 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 92,569 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 88,118 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 84,444 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 84,439 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front 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)

Pass 20 May 2015
Pass 5 Jun 2014 74,066 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front brakes slightly out ballance

Pass 7 Jun 2013 67,047 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 67,045 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 65,514 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 56,614 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 48,449 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 46,468 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 46,467 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 37,764 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front to rear brake pipes have light corrosion.

unable to inspect sills due to both being completely encased in plastic skirts.

Pass 12 Nov 2009 34,090 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 30,451 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 27,388 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 27,388 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 24,365 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2006 24,365 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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 RYA 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 RYA, 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 RYA registered?

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

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