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AV51 KJZ

2001 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,513 mi
Last recorded102,513 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 KJZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 102,513 miles

inner trim repaired

n/s door sill rusting o/s door sill patch repaired

o/s mirror tempory repaired

o/s/r inner wheel rim has slight runout

rear wheel arches corrodeing close to suspension

service brake only just past rbt test 51% min 50%

underbody has surface rust

Fail 17 Mar 2016 101,746 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

rear arches rusting and tatty

rear road wheel inner rims slightly distorted

service brake test only just passed rbt test 51%

Pass 23 Jun 2015 97,007 miles

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

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

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

inner swept area of n/s and o/s front brake disc swept area reduced

o/s mirror temp repaired

sills patch repaired

underbody and suspension has surface rust

Pass 24 Jun 2014 86,480 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 86,337 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 75,540 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2012 68,783 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 65,667 miles

N/S/Front discs inner face is corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2011 65,667 miles

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

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

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

N/S/Front discs inner face is corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2010 62,453 miles

inside edge of n/s/front brake disc is rusty.

n/s/front and o/s/front flexi-brake pipes are perished(just passed).

n/s/rear tyre is perished

wiper blades are starting to smear.

Fail 15 Jun 2010 62,453 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

inside edge of n/s/front brake disc is rusty.

n/s/front and o/s/front flexi-brake pipes are perished(just passed).

n/s/rear tyre is perished

wiper blades are starting to smear.

Pass 15 Jun 2009 58,722 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 58,722 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 55,426 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 55,426 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 52,398 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 48,056 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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AV51 KJZ is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AV51 KJZ, 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 KJZ is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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