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AV51 ZYD

2001 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

106,203 mi
Last recorded106,203 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 ZYD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 106,203 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 104,405 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 102,162 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 100,548 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 100,548 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 97,722 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 95,639 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 93,357 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 90,646 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 90,646 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 86,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 83,277 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 79,340 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

Fail 27 Nov 2012 79,340 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2011 70,232 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 63,557 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 53,289 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 44,655 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Nov 2008 44,655 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2007 39,859 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 32,923 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 ZYD is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ZYD, 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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What year was AV51 ZYD registered?

AV51 ZYD is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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