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AR51 BLX

2001 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,008 mi
Last recorded109,008 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 BLX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 109,008 miles

Both front brake discs slightly pitted

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear both sides of car (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front and both rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded.

Offside front tyre tread worn close to limit

Pass 30 Oct 2017 107,820 miles

Chip in offside headlamp glass

Exhaust rear heat shield fractured and loose above rear silencer

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and both sides rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 107,763 miles

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

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sills both sides (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sills both sides (2.4.A.3)

Chip in offside headlamp glass

Exhaust rear heat shield fractured and loose above rear silencer

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and both sides rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 106,180 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills both sides (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills both sides (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 104,588 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount bush perishing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill previous repair (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 104,584 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sills both sides (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount bush perishing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill previous repair (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 102,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 102,186 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 100,478 miles

2 of 5 high level stop light elements not working

Fail 8 Oct 2013 100,478 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

2 of 5 high level stop light elements not working

Pass 1 Oct 2012 98,520 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 97,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion starting on floor

Pass 25 Nov 2010 88,330 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2009 78,706 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2009 78,706 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2008 69,855 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 59,526 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 52,542 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 43,702 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 BLX is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BLX, 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 BLX is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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