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AY51 YOW

2001 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,331 mi
Last recorded95,331 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 YOW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 95,331 miles

front wipers worn.

Fail 27 Aug 2016 95,233 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

front wipers worn.

Pass 18 Aug 2015 81,046 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 81,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 70,366 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 64,956 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 60,266 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 52,391 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 41,572 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 34,011 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 28,954 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 24,378 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 20,761 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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AY51 YOW is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AY51 YOW, 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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AY51 YOW is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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