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AV51 OYU

2001 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,261 mi
Last recorded101,261 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 OYU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 101,261 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

engine management light on

Pass 30 Oct 2012 97,757 miles

both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Fail 30 Oct 2012 97,757 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 29 Oct 2011 94,522 miles

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

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

offside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

Pass 28 Oct 2010 90,644 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 90,642 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 83,819 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 75,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 75,681 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 67,080 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 67,080 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 53,551 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 OYU is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OYU, 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 AV51 OYU registered?

AV51 OYU is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is AV51 OYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 OYU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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