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AY51 YRC

2001 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,771 mi
Last recorded115,771 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 YRC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2012 115,771 miles

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 108,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 101,788 miles

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

gear box oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2010 101,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

gear box oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2009 89,809 miles

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

small cut in the offside rear tyre inner wall

Pass 29 Feb 2008 74,986 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 56,745 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)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 49,748 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 49,748 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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 YRC is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YRC, 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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What year was AY51 YRC registered?

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

Is AY51 YRC safe to buy?

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