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AR51 BKY

2001 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,839 mi
Last recorded76,839 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2021 76,839 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near side inner sill at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underside (1.1.11 (c))

Centre exhaust bracket broken

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 67,785 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear axle front bush worn.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear axle front bush worn

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

front exhaust section slightly deteriorated.

Fail 10 Aug 2020 67,395 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side outer sill at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in greas. Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Hand brake travel at MOT limit

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 59,039 miles

All brake pipes hard to access due to grease/underseal

All previous welding had to access due to underseal

Coolant low

Cooling fan missing

Front Exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 59,039 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

All brake pipes hard to access due to grease/underseal

All previous welding had to access due to underseal

Coolant low

Cooling fan missing

Front Exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 55,489 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 55,486 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill x 4 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 52,545 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 49,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre showing deterioration on edge of tread

Pass 26 Aug 2015 45,990 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 41,366 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 41,365 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 35,621 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 32,782 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 30,244 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 27,315 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 24,800 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 21,899 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 21,890 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 19,359 miles

front tyres wearing on edges close to limit

Pass 14 Aug 2006 15,478 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 BKY is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BKY, 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 BKY is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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