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AR51 FML

2001 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,331 mi
Last recorded110,331 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 FML
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 110,331 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Inner Sill corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both front (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 110,330 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Inner Sill corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both front (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 106,235 miles

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside outer sill corroded

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underside corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2017 106,235 miles

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside outer sill corroded

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underside corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 103,192 miles

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

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

n/s/f wheel rim bent

o/s/r outer cill corroding

Pass 5 Feb 2015 96,336 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake flexi hoses perishing

both front brake pipes corroding

both front suspension wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

Fail 30 Jan 2015 96,335 miles

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

Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake flexi hoses perishing

both front brake pipes corroding

both front suspension wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

Pass 4 Jan 2014 88,826 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 84,163 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 79,032 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 74,626 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 74,626 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 69,124 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 64,174 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 58,057 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 49,291 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 15 Jan 2007 49,291 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

n/s ball joint gator split

Pass 27 Oct 2005 43,478 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 FML is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FML, 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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AR51 FML is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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