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AV51 POH

2001 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,822 mi
Last recorded96,822 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2019 96,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 89,375 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 89,375 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 82,882 miles

Offside front brake hose starting to perish.

Slight damage to front windscreen.

Fail 18 Aug 2017 82,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill backing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted sill (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake hose starting to perish.

Slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 19 Aug 2016 66,243 miles

1. Slight damage to front windscreen.

2. Damage to offside rear wheel arch, no sharp or jagged edges at time of test.

Fail 10 Aug 2016 66,119 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

1. Slight damage to front windscreen.

2. Damage to offside rear wheel arch, no sharp or jagged edges at time of test.

Pass 3 Jul 2015 54,081 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low on edges.

Fail 1 Jul 2015 53,939 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing low on edges.

Pass 1 Jul 2014 47,486 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 45,612 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 45,612 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 43,286 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 40,864 miles

o/s/centre outer sill corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2010 38,535 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 36,171 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 33,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 31,044 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 27,547 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 24,006 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 24,006 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 POH is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 POH, 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 POH is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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