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AP51 WFD

2001 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

51,676 mi
Last recorded51,676 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 WFD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 51,676 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front floor seems by suspension bed mounting rusting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine sump rusty and weeping

exhaust flexi section deteriorated and minor blow

rear sills and wheel arches rusting

small chip in screen nearside

Fail 5 Jul 2022 51,676 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front floor seems by suspension bed mounting rusting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine sump rusty and weeping

exhaust flexi section deteriorated and minor blow

rear sills and wheel arches rusting

small chip in screen nearside

Pass 13 Jul 2021 47,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 46,031 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 46,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 43,464 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 43,463 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 40,827 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 36,381 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 34,794 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 27,953 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 22,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Oct 2014 22,220 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Oct 2013 15,774 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 11,183 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 8,660 miles

under body slightly rusted in places

Pass 26 Oct 2010 8,352 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 8,074 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 7,696 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 7,373 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 6,801 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 6,788 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 5,969 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 WFD is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WFD, 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 WFD registered?

AP51 WFD is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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The MOT history for AP51 WFD shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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