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AV51 BRZ

2001 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

81,041 mi
Last recorded81,041 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 BRZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2023 81,041 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill, sill backing and sill end capping (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 1 Jul 2022 79,320 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and nearside rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 79,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and sill backing corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and nearside rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 75,118 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 72,739 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 71,814 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 70,008 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 70,008 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly damaged offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 68,071 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch becoming rusted

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 66,660 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear wheel arch rusty

slight play in rear suspension top mounts

Fail 15 Aug 2016 66,660 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end capping/ inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear wheel arch rusty

slight play in rear suspension top mounts

Pass 30 Jul 2015 63,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear wheel arches rusty

slight play in rear suspension top mounts

Pass 6 Aug 2014 60,179 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly wearing on edges

rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2013 57,205 miles

offside wiper blade starting to split

rear wheel arches becoming rusty

Pass 17 Aug 2012 54,527 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 17 Aug 2012 54,526 miles

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

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Aug 2011 51,374 miles

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

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

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

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

slight lip on front brake discs

Pass 12 Aug 2010 48,888 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 12 Aug 2010 48,887 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 28 Jul 2009 44,514 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 40,528 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 36,936 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 33,127 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 33,127 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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AV51 BRZ is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AV51 BRZ, 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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AV51 BRZ is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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