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AR51 BXU

2001 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

55,800 mi
Last recorded55,800 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 BXU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 55,800 miles

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both + flickering (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 48,895 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 45,744 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 45,744 miles

Fuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 43,994 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 42,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer sills are corroding

Nearside Rear top suspension mount has slight vertical movement

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer sills are corroding

Offside Rear top suspension mount has slight vertical movement

Pass 25 Jul 2014 40,516 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 40,515 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 39,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 37,298 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 37,923 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 35,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 35,093 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 33,814 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 33,809 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Aug 2008 32,593 miles

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

both rear shock absorbers slightly weak

both rear tyres treads cracked and split in places

Pass 13 Aug 2007 30,853 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 29,758 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres surface cracks

noise from g/box

surface cracks in drive belt

Pass 21 Nov 2005 26,673 miles

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

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

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

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

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 BXU is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BXU, 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 BXU registered?

AR51 BXU is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is AR51 BXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 BXU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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