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AP51 UFJ

2001 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

168,261 mi
Last recorded168,261 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 UFJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2015 168,261 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres perished

brake pipes corroded

n/s front brake caliper bolt has wrong bolt in it

slight imbalance on rear brake application

vehicle corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2015 168,261 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

brake pipes corroded

n/s front brake caliper bolt has wrong bolt in it

slight imbalance on rear brake application

vehicle corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2014 148,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 148,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 127,774 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front exhaust pipe corodded

Fail 12 Jan 2013 127,774 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front exhaust pipe corodded

Pass 18 Jan 2012 108,796 miles

Front centre lower exhaust down pipe clamp deteriorated

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 89,509 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 89,509 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 67,727 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight noise from gearbox

Fail 3 Feb 2010 67,727 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight noise from gearbox

Pass 3 Feb 2009 41,607 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 41,607 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 39,631 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

slight accident damage to nearside front door , no sharp edges or affecting operation

Pass 22 Oct 2007 36,415 miles

offside headlamp lens slightly damaged but not affecting beam or light output

Fail 22 Oct 2007 36,415 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

offside headlamp lens slightly damaged but not affecting beam or light output

Pass 29 Sep 2006 32,118 miles

offside headlamp glass damaged but not affecting light output or beam image

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 UFJ is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 UFJ, 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 UFJ registered?

AP51 UFJ is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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