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AV51 WRW

2001 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,036 mi
Last recorded85,036 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 WRW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2018 85,036 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside rear outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Offside outer sill front and centre (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and centre (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside rear inner sill and chassis at rear axle mount (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner sill and chassis at rear axle mount (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 81,939 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (small hole) (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 77,299 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 77,299 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 70,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 70,950 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 67,197 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

play in rear axle bushes

Pass 15 Apr 2014 67,197 miles

play in rear axle bushes

Pass 5 Apr 2013 61,388 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 4 Apr 2013 61,388 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 27 Mar 2012 57,442 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 57,442 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 52,788 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 52,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 47,547 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 47,547 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 42,338 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 42,338 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 37,034 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 31,914 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 26,912 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s rim bent

tyres perished

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 WRW is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WRW, 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 WRW is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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