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AV51 WCU

2001 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,267 mi
Last recorded119,267 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 119,267 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2016 119,231 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 110,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2015 110,043 miles

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 100,637 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 93,143 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 84,053 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 84,053 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 75,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 75,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Feb 2010 69,068 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 69,068 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 58,103 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 53,596 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 45,906 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 45,906 miles

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

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 WCU is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WCU, 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 WCU is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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