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AR51 XZW

2001 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

46,687 mi
Last recorded46,687 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 46,687 miles

Fuel pipes corroding

Front floor areas showing signs of corrosion

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded - partly obscured by exhaust heatshield

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Wiper blades split but still clear the screen effectively

Fail 4 Mar 2016 46,687 miles

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

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

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

Front floor areas showing signs of corrosion

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded - partly obscured by exhaust heatshield

Fuel pipes corroding

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Oil filter corroded and leaking

Wiper blades split but still clear the screen effectively

Pass 17 Feb 2015 45,488 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 45,459 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drivers door exterior has damage

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

nearside rear wheel arch corroded but does not have sharp edges protruding

offside front coil spring corroded

substantial oil leak from oil filter due to corrosion. oil filter in need of replacement.

Pass 4 Feb 2014 43,723 miles

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

front coil springs rusty

front discs worn

front suspension bed rusting

outer sills rusting

small chips in screen out of zones

under sills and floor rusting

Fail 3 Feb 2014 43,723 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front coil springs rusty

front discs worn

front suspension bed rusting

front tyres wearing on inner edges

outer sills rusting

small chips in screen out of zones

under sills and floor rusting

Pass 22 Feb 2013 33,083 miles

near side front and off side front brake pipes corroding

near side front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to delaminate

rear wiper blade split

Fail 20 Feb 2013 33,083 miles

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

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

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

near side front and off side front brake pipes corroding

near side front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to delaminate

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Feb 2012 25,008 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 21,672 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front brake pipe starting to rust

Pass 10 Aug 2010 14,064 miles

chips in screen zone B

nearside front wishbone rear bush starting to split away

offside front brake pipe starting to rust

Fail 11 Aug 2009 11,493 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front wishbone rear bush starting to split

offside front brake pipe starting to rust

small chips in screen zone B

Pass 11 Aug 2009 11,493 miles

nearside front wishbone rear bush starting to split

offside front brake pipe starting to rust

small chips in screen zone B

Pass 19 Sep 2007 10,953 miles

small chips in windscreen †front brake pipes starting to rust †front to rear brake pipes starting to rust

Fail 19 Sep 2007 10,953 miles

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

small chips in windscreen †front brake pipes starting to rust †front to rear brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 4 Sep 2006 10,323 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 10,323 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 9,009 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 9,009 miles

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

all brake pipes starting to rust

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 XZW is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 XZW, 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 XZW registered?

AR51 XZW is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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