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AY51 YPH

2001 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,585 mi
Last recorded71,585 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 YPH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 71,585 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 70,657 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 70,656 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 69,785 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 68,534 miles

Front exhaust deteriorating

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 66,509 miles

Front exhaust deteriorating

Fail 12 Oct 2018 66,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer & under sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front exhaust deteriorating

Pass 29 Sep 2017 64,288 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 64,288 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 62,063 miles

N/s/f tyre cracking on walls

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 60,409 miles

N/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 16 Sep 2014 58,233 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 58,211 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 58,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 55,981 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 53,770 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 53,770 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 51,573 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 49,773 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 47,447 miles

both rear tyres cracked/perished

Pass 17 Oct 2008 45,058 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 45,058 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 41,067 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 35,698 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 YPH is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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