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AR51 XWB

2001 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests31 (16 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate51.6%

Mileage

76,690 mi
Last recorded76,690 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 XWB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 15 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 76,690 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 76,685 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor and inner sill areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor and inner sill areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 73,245 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 73,239 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner outer sill areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner outer sill areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 69,630 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 69,625 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer inner sill areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 65,980 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 65,971 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 63,006 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 63,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill areas (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 61,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 61,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 58,645 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 58,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 58,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 56,895 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 56,895 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 54,655 miles

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

n/s/f tyre heavily worn on innewr and outer edges

Fail 17 Jan 2013 54,652 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/s/f tyre heavily worn on innewr and outer edges

n/s/f wiper split at ends

Pass 26 Jan 2012 51,200 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/f wiper split at end

rear wiper split

Fail 26 Jan 2012 51,199 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/f wiper split at end

rear wiper split

Pass 27 Jan 2011 48,255 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 48,233 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 45,356 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2010 45,356 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 42,373 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 39,507 miles

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

small split in n/s/f wiper

Fail 1 Feb 2008 39,506 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

small split in n/s/f wiper

Pass 8 Feb 2007 36,448 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 36,448 miles

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

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 27 Jan 2006 33,121 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall worn and light damage

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

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 XWB is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XWB, 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 XWB is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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