MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,536 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
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)
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)
both front shocks weak
n/s/f & o/s/f lower arm inner bushes unbonding
n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm on edges
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
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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