MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,721 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside rear tyre valve deteriorated
Oil leak ()
Rear wheel arches corroding.
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis/inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill and chassis/inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside rear tyre valve deteriorated.
Oil leak ()
Rear wheel arches corroding.
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear wheel arches corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear wheel arches corroded
oil leak
rear arches starting to corrode
rear underbody area starting to corrode
front no plate has slight damage
Brake cable insecure hand brake (3.5.1d)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
front no plate has slight damage
oil leak
rear arches starting to corrode
rear underbody area starting to corrode
185/55/14h
front no plate could be better
n/s hand brake cable could be more secure
n/s/f passenger floor getting weak in places
sills rusting
some body rust
underbody starting to corrode
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
185/55/14h
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front no plate could be better
n/s hand brake cable could be more secure
n/s/f passenger floor getting weak in places
sills rusting
some body rust
underbody starting to corrode
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
some underbody corrosion
suspension rusting
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s and o/s discs swept area reduced advise early replacement
oil leak
some underbody corrosion
suspension rusting
brake discs wearing and rusty
brake pipes starting to corrode, some have coating of grease so unableto fully inspect
corrosion starting to appear
front number plate has slight damage
lower suspension arm bushes starting to split. nearside bottom ball joint has slight play
nearside wiper blade starting to deteriorate
rear and nearside front tyres wearing
screen has slight damage
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear axle bushes have slight play
nearside and offside rear brake pipes heavily coated in grease
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear axle bushes have slight play
nearside and offside rear brake pipes heavily coated in grease
front suspension arm bushes worn
nearside rear tyre close to wear limit
offside track rod end hasd slight play
rear brake pipes starting to corrode
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
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AV51 ZZE is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 ZZE, 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 ZZE is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 October 2001.
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