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AV51 ZXM

2001 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

94,046 mi
Last recorded94,046 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 ZXM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2016 94,046 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel pipe corroding n/s/r

n/s/r tyre cracking between treads.

outer sills and rear wheel arches corroding.

Pass 2 Nov 2015 90,257 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 90,257 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 85,968 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 85,962 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 85,924 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

FLOORPAN AND AXLE MOUNTING POINTS HEAVILY CORRODED

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

LONG TRAVEL ON PARK BRAKE LEVER

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Oct 2013 81,945 miles

CORROSION WITHIN FLOORPAN + AXLE MOUNTING POINTS

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2012 77,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nsf tyre devoid of tread on inner edge.

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

Offside Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 72,923 miles

Oil leak

FRONT FOG LIGHTS N/S U/S + O/S BROKEN

FRONT NO. PLATE DE-LAMINATING

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

N/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE ROUTED CLOSE TO INSIDE OF ROADWHEEL

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

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

OIL LEAKING ONTO AUXILARY DRIVE BELT

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

REAR AXLE MOUNTING POINTS HEAVILY CORRODED BUT NOT HOLED( REAR BOX SECTIONS )

Fail 26 Oct 2011 72,923 miles

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

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

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

FRONT FOG LIGHTS N/S U/S + O/S BROKEN

FRONT NO. PLATE DE-LAMINATING

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

N/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE ROUTED CLOSE TO INSIDE OF ROADWHEEL

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

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

OIL LEAKING ONTO AUXILARY DRIVE BELT

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

Oil leak

REAR AXLE MOUNTING POINTS HEAVILY CORRODED BUT NOT HOLED( REAR BOX SECTIONS )

Pass 12 Oct 2010 68,170 miles

Front number plate discoloured

NSR brake flexible hose close to wheel rim.

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2010 68,170 miles

Front number plate discoloured

NSR brake flexible hose close to wheel rim.

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2009 62,426 miles

FLEXIBLE CLOSE TO RIM N/S/R

FRONT NO. PLATE COND. POOR

N/S SILL/ ARCH CORROSION

N/S/F FOG LOOSE

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

OIL LEAKS

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

REAR AXLE BUSHES WORN

Fail 13 Oct 2009 62,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FLEXIBLE CLOSE TO RIM N/S/R

FRONT NO. PLATE COND. POOR

N/S SILL/ ARCH CORROSION

N/S/F FOG LOOSE

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

OIL LEAKS

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

REAR AXLE BUSHES WORN

Pass 28 Oct 2008 56,393 miles

FRONT NO. PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 28 Oct 2008 56,393 miles

FRONT NO. PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 49,129 miles

Damage to ns fog lamp at front

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 41,518 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 32,989 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

oil leak

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 ZXM is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 ZXM, 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 ZXM is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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