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AR51 EDX

2001 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,905 mi
Last recorded70,905 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 EDX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 70,905 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear wheel arches and outer sills rusty

Fail 8 May 2012 70,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear wheel arches and outer sills rusty

Pass 4 May 2011 60,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake discs rusty

Fail 4 May 2011 60,496 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake discs rusty

Pass 5 May 2010 49,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres 3mm

Fail 4 May 2010 49,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear bumper insecure

front tyres 3mm

Pass 7 May 2009 38,493 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 32,265 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 25,607 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 23,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner 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)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 17,935 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/f tyre low on tread & has curb damage to outer sidewall

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 EDX is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EDX, 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 EDX registered?

AR51 EDX is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 December 2001.

Is AR51 EDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 EDX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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