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AX51 GPU

2001 Ford Fiesta

Purple Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

98,975 mi
Last recorded98,975 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 GPU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 98,975 miles

o/s inner door handle insecure

Fail 6 Apr 2023 98,970 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

o/s inner door handle insecure

Pass 5 Feb 2018 98,544 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 98,543 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 97,589 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front brake hose tight when jacked up and on a lock

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2016 97,585 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front brake hose tight when jacked up and on a lock

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2015 96,857 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 96,855 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 93,891 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 93,835 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 83,440 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 83,440 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 71,530 miles

slight knock in o/s/r shock absorber

Fail 17 Jul 2012 71,530 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight knock in o/s/r shock absorber

Pass 12 Jul 2011 66,253 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 58,459 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 58,459 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 52,080 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 52,077 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 46,616 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 46,605 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 46,605 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 42,652 miles

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

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

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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AX51 GPU is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Purple with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 AX51 GPU, 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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AX51 GPU is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 December 2001.

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