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AV51 UMR

2001 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,285 mi
Last recorded79,285 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 79,285 miles

Both front bottom arm rear bushes perished.

n/s/f tyre worn close to the legal limit.

Fail 3 Oct 2016 79,285 miles

Both front bottom arm rear bushes perished.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre worn close to the legal limit.

Pass 6 Oct 2015 70,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy when rotated

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 26 Sep 2015 70,216 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy when rotated

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 9 Oct 2014 68,550 miles

n/s/f fog lamp missing

rear of rear exhaust box bracket corroding thin

Pass 28 Sep 2013 64,451 miles

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

Oil leak

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

slight noise from near side rear wheel bearing

surface corrosion on off side outer sill

Fail 24 Sep 2013 64,364 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

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

slight noise from near side rear wheel bearing

surface corrosion on off side outer sill

Pass 26 Sep 2012 58,948 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear and corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2011 53,919 miles

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

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

both rear wheel archs are corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2010 49,597 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 46,072 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres getting low

Fail 25 Sep 2009 46,072 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres getting low

Pass 23 Sep 2008 40,357 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 40,357 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 36,117 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 33,319 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 33,319 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 UMR is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UMR, 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 UMR registered?

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

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