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AV51 UML

2001 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,957 mi
Last recorded113,957 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 113,957 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 113,940 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 109,574 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 102,872 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 17 Sep 2015 96,723 miles

front tyres perishing

Pass 14 Oct 2014 93,075 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 90,877 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake disc surface slightly corroded

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s/f flexi brake pipe perished

n/s/f tyre side wall perished

o/s/f flexi brake pipe perished

o/s/f metal brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre side wall perished

o/s/r tyre side wall perished

spare wheel tyre side wall cracked

Fail 12 Sep 2012 90,292 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate starting to delaminate

o/s/f tyre has small cracks in sidewall

o/s/r tyre has small cracks in sidewall

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 12 Sep 2012 90,292 miles

front number plate starting to delaminate

o/s/f tyre has small cracks in sidewall

o/s/r tyre has small cracks in sidewall

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 13 Sep 2011 89,514 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 87,361 miles

Both track rod end boots split

Front discs corroded

Front wipers smear

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight misting of grease around inner cv gaitor

Pass 16 Sep 2009 84,430 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 80,516 miles

Front wipers quite smeary

O/S/F brake pipe corrodeing

Rear wiper split

Replaced n/s number plate light bulb

Pass 4 Oct 2007 75,748 miles

Bush on nearside front wishbone is slightly cracked.

Heatshield near rear silencer is cracking.

Number plates are deteriorating.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 75,748 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Bush on nearside front wishbone is slightly cracked.

Heatshield near rear silencer is cracking.

Number plates are deteriorating.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 71,003 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 UML is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UML, 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 UML is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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