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AP51 VJV

2001 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,501 mi
Last recorded110,501 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 VJV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2017 110,501 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. Due to two different size wheels fitted. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush forward bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill. (6.1.B.2)

Brake fluid ON minimum.

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen cracked in two places.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' X 2 (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 95,688 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

ns screen cracked out of mot scope

Fail 7 Jun 2016 95,688 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

ns screen cracked out of mot scope

Pass 2 Jun 2015 82,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s/f brake disc needs attention soon

rear wheel arches need attention soon

Pass 29 Apr 2014 75,824 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Jul 2013 75,004 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Both rear tyres at legal limits. 3. Offside front tyre near legal limits.

Pass 13 Jul 2012 71,650 miles

1. outer sills not tested due to plastic covers fitted 2.front brake discs starting to corrode 3.steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode

Pass 14 Jul 2011 65,448 miles

1. Slight damage to front windscreen. 2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 3. n/s rear tyre wearing low on edges.

Pass 20 Jul 2010 61,332 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 56,073 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 48,117 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 39,744 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 32,288 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 VJV is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VJV, 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 VJV registered?

AP51 VJV is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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