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AY51 YPU

2001 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,536 mi
Last recorded108,536 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 YPU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 108,536 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

frt discs corroded

n/s/f & rear tyres close to limit

n/s/r flexi brake hose perishing

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre perishing

rear inner & outer sills corroding

Fail 29 Jun 2015 108,536 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

frt discs corroded

n/s/f & rear tyres close to limit

n/s/r flexi brake hose perishing

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre perishing

rear inner & outer sills corroding

Pass 28 Jun 2014 103,328 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 103,303 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 99,978 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 99,979 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 99,958 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 96,922 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 96,922 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 88,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 74,920 miles

both front shocks weak

n/s/f & o/s/f lower arm inner bushes unbonding

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm on edges

Fail 23 Oct 2008 74,920 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front shocks weak

n/s/f & o/s/f lower arm inner bushes unbonding

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm on edges

Pass 16 Jul 2007 56,041 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 47,929 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 37,075 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 YPU is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AY51 YPU, 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 YPU is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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