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AV51 ZZE

2001 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,721 mi
Last recorded95,721 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 ZZE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 95,721 miles

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.

Fail 8 Jan 2018 95,262 miles

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.

Pass 31 Jan 2017 89,611 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 89,474 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 84,352 miles

oil leak

rear arches starting to corrode

rear underbody area starting to corrode

front no plate has slight damage

Fail 22 Jan 2016 84,207 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 76,415 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 76,236 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 72,518 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 72,386 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 69,033 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 64,992 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 59,776 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2010 59,760 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 55,320 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 51,374 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 46,327 miles

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 37,855 miles

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

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 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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