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AR51 BJK

2001 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

108,101 mi
Last recorded108,101 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 BJK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 108,101 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated is perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chasses is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated is perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front fog is not working

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chasses is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 108,100 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central sill is corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated is perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chasses is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated is perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front fog is not working

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chasses is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 103,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 103,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 100,101 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 100,100 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 99,941 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 99,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 97,815 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 97,811 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 86,548 miles

engine breather hose has collapsed

Fail 9 Nov 2015 86,548 miles

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

engine breather hose has collapsed

Fail 13 Nov 2014 82,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 82,812 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 81,107 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 81,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 75,794 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 70,218 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 70,136 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 64,254 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 58,066 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 52,326 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 45,174 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 38,292 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 31,913 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 BJK is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BJK, 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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AR51 BJK is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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