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AP51 VJN

2001 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,592 mi
Last recorded87,592 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 87,592 miles

front antiroll bar d rubbers sligfht play

front both sides brake pipe slight corroded

front both sides metal brake pads wearing thin

n/s and o/s outer sills slight corroded

n/s front antio roll bar link slight play

n/s front door mirror poor condition

oil leak

rear both sides brake pies slight corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2015 87,585 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

front antiroll bar bushes poor condition

n/s/front door mirror poor condition

near side outter sill rusty poor condition

off side outter sill rusty poor condition

Pass 19 Mar 2014 84,936 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 84,936 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 81,540 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 79,118 miles

EXHAUST DETERIORATING AT REAR

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 79,118 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

EXHAUST DETERIORATING AT REAR

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 75,191 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 65,717 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 53,826 miles

offside front tyre worn on both edges and is worn close to the legal limit across center of tread

Fail 1 Dec 2008 53,826 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

offside front tyre worn on both edges and is worn close to the legal limit across center of tread

Pass 15 Jun 2007 42,100 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 31,037 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 VJN is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc 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 VJN, 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 VJN is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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