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AR51 EWU

2001 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,712 mi
Last recorded96,712 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 96,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 96,427 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 96,426 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced n/s rear inner sill (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 93,996 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 93,995 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 92,729 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 88,139 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 88,139 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 83,986 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 79,848 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 79,848 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 76,381 miles

all four tyres inner sidewalls starting to crack

offside rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 27 May 2011 73,084 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 73,084 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both front rear axle mounting bushes have slight play

Pass 1 May 2010 69,876 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 66,714 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 63,750 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 57,151 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 45,927 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 EWU 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 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 EWU, 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 EWU registered?

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

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