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AX51 HYT

2001 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,509 mi
Last recorded160,509 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 HYT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 160,509 miles

N/S/R Tyre perished

N/S/R Wheel arch corroded

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 160,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 158,945 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

vehicle wet at the time of test

Fail 16 Dec 2013 158,929 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

vehicle wet at the time of test

Pass 18 Dec 2012 155,224 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 155,167 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 153,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil leak from rocker cover

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Poor beam pattern on off side headlamp

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

Fail 16 Dec 2011 153,103 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil leak from rocker cover

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Poor beam pattern on off side headlamp

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 149,837 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2009 127,225 miles

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

O/S Headlight lense cracked. Oil leak.

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 104,267 miles

Oil leak

Slight damage to o/s sill at front.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 78,265 miles

Nearside door mirror missing

Pass 26 Nov 2006 55,145 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 36,337 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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AX51 HYT is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AX51 HYT, 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 HYT is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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