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AP51 UFM

2001 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

89,364 mi
Last recorded89,364 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 UFM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2019 89,364 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 82,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both sides deterioated/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear axle bushes deterioated,play not excessive

reverse light not working

Fail 11 Jul 2018 82,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cords exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive leak on water pump/coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both sides deterioated/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear axle bushes deterioated,play not excessive

reverse light not working

Pass 18 May 2017 80,475 miles

Both outer CV boots perished

Door steps rusted

Door steps rusted

Front and rear brake flex hoses perished

Front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes perished and splitting

Nearside rear tyre has a nail on the inner tread shoulder

Offside front shock absorber showing signs of reduced damping effort

Rear axle mounting bushes perished and worn

Slight exhaust gas leakage from the front pipe area

Pass 26 May 2016 73,361 miles

Expired tax disc on display

Front and rear brake flex hoses perished and ferrules rusted

Front anti-roll bar link rod ball joint boots perished

Front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes perished, worn an d splitting

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Outer CV boots perished

Rear axle mounting bushes perished, worn and splitting

Rear road springs rusted

Pass 23 May 2015 67,553 miles

Expired tax disc on display

Floor pan rusted

Front brake flex hoses perished

Front lower suspension arm mounting bushes perished and splitting

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

NOTE: Rear seats down seat belts not tested

Outer CV boots perished

Slight play in the offside front lower ball joint

Fail 23 May 2015 67,553 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust front pipe flex section rusted and degrading

Expired tax disc on display

Floor pan rusted

Front brake flex hoses perished

Front lower suspension arm mounting bushes perished and splitting

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

NOTE: Rear seats down seat belts not tested

Outer CV boots perished

Slight play in the offside front lower ball joint

Pass 28 May 2014 61,812 miles

Front and rear brake flex hoses perished

Nearside front tyre worn low on the outer tread shoulder

Offside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush perished and splitting

Offside front tyre worn low on the inner tread shoulder

Offside rear outer wheel arch rusted

Outer CV boots perished

Rear axle mounting bushes perished, worn and splitting

Fail 28 May 2014 61,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front and rear brake flex hoses perished

Nearside front tyre worn low on the outer tread shoulder

Offside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush perished and splitting

Offside front tyre worn low on the inner tread shoulder

Offside rear outer wheel arch rusted

Outer CV boots perished

Rear axle mounting bushes perished, worn and splitting

Pass 5 Jun 2013 54,905 miles

Front brake flex hoses perished

Nearside front metal brake pipe rusted and degrading

Offside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush badly perished

Outer CV boots perished

Rear axle mounting bushes worn, perished and splitting

Rear inner sills rusty under the car

Fail 5 Jun 2013 54,905 miles

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

Front brake flex hoses perished

Front tyres worn to 2mm on the tread shoulders

Nearside front metal brake pipe rusted and degrading

Offside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush badly perished

Outer CV boots perished

Rear axle mounting bushes worn, perished and splitting

Rear inner sills rusty under the car

Pass 16 Jul 2012 49,858 miles

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

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

Nearside front lower arm, rubber bush bonding deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

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

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

cat to gearbox mount is very corroded and broken, possibly rattling

exhaust frontpipe flexible is frayed

Pass 21 Jul 2011 43,369 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 43,368 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 39,781 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear number plate damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2009 35,241 miles

advise coolant leak

Fail 17 Sep 2009 35,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

advise coolant leak

Pass 23 Sep 2008 30,702 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 26,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 22,506 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn

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 UFM is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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