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AV51 WTL

2001 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

125,198 mi
Last recorded125,198 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 WTL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 125,198 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement just keeping up with pumped brake pedal. starting to been stiff working (1.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills corroded weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both rears performance low (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 125,163 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement just keeping up with pumped brake pedal. starting to been stiff working (1.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills corroded weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both rears performance low (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 110,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 95,053 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 88,225 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Pass 8 Mar 2019 73,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 57,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear silencer showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2017 50,014 miles

Fuel smell under car but no leak evident

Fuel smell under car but no leak evident

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 50,014 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel smell under car but no leak evident

Fuel smell under car but no leak evident

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 49,311 miles

off side registration lamp damaged

Fail 16 Mar 2016 49,311 miles

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

off side registration lamp damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2015 48,464 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 47,633 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 46,916 miles

centre and rear exaust silencers corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2012 45,829 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 45,829 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 44,531 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 43,014 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 42,207 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 41,485 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 38,736 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 38,736 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 35,862 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 WTL is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WTL, 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 WTL is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 November 2001.

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