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AR51 BKG

2001 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

43,897 mi
Last recorded43,897 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 BKG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 43,897 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 38,499 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 38,498 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 32,336 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2021 32,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 26,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement change soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 23,881 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 23,783 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 23,783 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 23,638 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 23,272 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 22,811 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 22,515 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 22,219 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 21,671 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 21,229 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 21,229 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 20,920 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 20,022 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 18,460 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 17,059 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 15,848 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 13,532 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 BKG is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AR51 BKG, 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 BKG registered?

AR51 BKG is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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The MOT history for AR51 BKG shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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