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AR51 EEA

2001 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,850 mi
Last recorded74,850 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 EEA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 74,850 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 74,850 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Floor excessively deteriorated sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated hole by drivers seat (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2017 72,555 miles

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

Offside Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 71,984 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 71,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 70,671 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 68,038 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 68,037 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 66,947 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 66,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 59,304 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 59,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 54,916 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 47,688 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 38,060 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres perishing on treads

slight run out on front discs

Pass 12 Sep 2006 31,734 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 EEA is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EEA, 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 EEA registered?

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

Is AR51 EEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 EEA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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