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AY51 YSO

2001 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

106,472 mi
Last recorded106,472 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 YSO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 106,472 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 102,804 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 102,804 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 99,339 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 95,582 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 91,524 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 88,147 miles

showing sign of under body parts surface corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2018 84,107 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 80,560 miles

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

n/s/f cv gaitor cracking

n/s/rtyre near limmits

Pass 3 Mar 2016 76,332 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

corroded exhaust system

Pass 27 Feb 2015 77,176 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 77,176 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 64,530 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)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 64,470 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 23 Oct 2012 58,641 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 58,641 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 53,584 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 53,581 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 49,589 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 49,527 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 46,199 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 43,853 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 40,784 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 36,033 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 31,772 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 YSO is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YSO, 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 YSO registered?

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

Is AY51 YSO safe to buy?

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