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AV51 PGX

2001 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

89,052 mi
Last recorded89,052 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 PGX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 89,052 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 88,851 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 88,659 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 88,349 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 88,348 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 88,100 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 87,868 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 87,464 miles

Brake pipes rusting in places.

Pass 21 Sep 2018 87,064 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 87,060 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 86,652 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 86,276 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 85,873 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 85,011 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 83,812 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 83,811 miles

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

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

Engine overheated on test.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 81,685 miles

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

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 13 Sep 2011 80,058 miles

sump corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2011 80,058 miles

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

sump corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2010 76,031 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 69,387 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 63,040 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 54,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 45,360 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 45,360 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 36,661 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 PGX is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 PGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV51 PGX registered?

AV51 PGX is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is AV51 PGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 PGX shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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