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AR51 AEO

2001 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,214 mi
Last recorded125,214 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 AEO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2013 125,214 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 124,861 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2012 115,523 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in both rear wheel bearings, not excessive.

Rear tyres worn on inner edges, O/S/R cracking

Pass 1 Dec 2012 115,523 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in both rear wheel bearings, not excessive.

Rear tyres worn on inner edges, O/S/R cracking

Pass 10 Dec 2011 109,098 miles

Front fog lamps damaged, unlikely to cause injury.

Fail 10 Dec 2011 109,098 miles

Front fog lamps damaged, unlikely to cause injury.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 99,973 miles

Nearside front tyre inner sidewall cracking, no reinforcing seen.

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded, not considered excessive.

Nearside rear indicator faded, not considered excessive.

Pass 5 Dec 2009 84,822 miles

Front fog lamps damaged (offside broken), unlikely to cause injury.

Nearside rear wheel bearing play: not considered excessive.

Fail 5 Dec 2009 84,813 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front fog lamps damaged (offside broken), unlikely to cause injury.

Nearside rear wheel bearing play: not considered excessive.

Pass 6 Dec 2008 74,666 miles

Brake pipes recently greased.

Child seats fitted, offside rear & nearside rear.

Front number plate damaged, still easily read.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front fog lamp broken.

Offside rear tyre worn close to limit & deteriorated, no reinforcing seen.

Windscreen damage (centre) less than 40mm.

Pass 8 Dec 2007 62,532 miles

Offside front tyre sidewall cracked, no reinforcing seen.

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge.

Screen damage (centre) less than 40mm.

Pass 2 Dec 2006 49,431 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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AR51 AEO is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AR51 AEO, 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 AR51 AEO registered?

AR51 AEO is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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