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AR51 AHD

2001 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,209 mi
Last recorded78,209 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 AHD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 78,209 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 78,209 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 72,304 miles

Rear axle bushes worn to limit

Pass 5 Mar 2015 67,257 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread

both sides sills becomming rusty

slight play in both sides rear axle bushes

Pass 6 Mar 2014 61,737 miles

both sides sills becomming scabby with rust in places

o/s/r wheel arch corroded and holed close to limit

Pass 6 Mar 2013 56,434 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 56,434 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both sides rear brake pipes becomming rusty

Pass 6 Mar 2012 51,558 miles

rear brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 8 Mar 2011 46,147 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 40,254 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 33,536 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 27,255 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 19,836 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 12,917 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 AHD is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AR51 AHD, 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 AHD registered?

AR51 AHD is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is AR51 AHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 AHD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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