MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,331 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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
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)
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
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
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
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
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
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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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