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AV51 PJY

2001 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,184 mi
Last recorded94,184 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 PJY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 94,184 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant level on minimum level

Pass 1 Mar 2018 89,205 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 89,205 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 85,199 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 80,463 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 80,463 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 73,151 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 68,837 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 60,164 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 58,604 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 56,486 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 54,543 miles

front pads low.

slight rust to rear brake pipes.

Fail 14 Sep 2009 50,481 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

o/s rear brake pipe rusted to mot limits.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 50,481 miles

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

o/s rear brake pipe rusted to mot limits.

Pass 8 Sep 2008 45,676 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 40,570 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 34,950 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 34,950 miles

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

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

slight power steering fluid leak

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 PJY is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PJY, 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 PJY is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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