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AV51 ZPB

2001 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,657 mi
Last recorded41,657 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2021 41,657 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 41,434 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 41,079 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 41,079 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 40,782 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 40,390 miles

metal fuel filter casing beginning to corrode.

offside & nearside rear metal brake pipes x 2 beginning to corrode.

offside outer sill beginning to corrode.

Fail 25 Nov 2016 40,390 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

metal fuel filter casing beginning to corrode.

offside & nearside rear metal brake pipes x 2 beginning to corrode.

offside outer sill beginning to corrode.

Pass 23 Nov 2015 40,195 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 39,976 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S outer sill corroded

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2013 38,993 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 38,993 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 38,545 miles

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

offside front lower suspension arm (rear) bush bonding beginning to deteriorate.

offside front wiper blade rubber split but clearing ok

Pass 7 Sep 2011 38,105 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 37,564 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 37,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2009 36,961 miles

offside front tyre has small cracks on edge

Pass 3 Sep 2008 36,381 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 35,711 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 34,701 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 32,616 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 32,616 miles

Nearside 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 ZPB 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 71.4%.

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 ZPB, 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 ZPB is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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