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AR51 FKZ

2001 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,872 mi
Last recorded75,872 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 FKZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2018 75,872 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended rear/wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside and nearside inner sills /rusted though (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 70,958 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 67,716 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear w/bearing has slight noise

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 64,901 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2015 64,901 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 64,825 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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 rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 63,377 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 61,914 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 60,865 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 59,728 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 58,446 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 58,446 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 56,562 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 54,662 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 52,829 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 FKZ is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FKZ, 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 FKZ registered?

AR51 FKZ is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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