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AY51 YSX

2001 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

61,860 mi
Last recorded61,860 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 YSX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 61,860 miles

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

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

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside sill corroded

Fail 24 May 2017 61,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside sill corroded

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside sill corroded

Pass 31 May 2016 54,132 miles

coil spring corroded fronts (2.4.C.1b)

front arm bushes deteriorating

front brakes worn

rear tyres worn

Pass 22 May 2015 37,374 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 May 2015 37,374 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 36,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 14 May 2014 36,708 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 35,149 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 32,119 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 32,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 28,875 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 25,422 miles

both rear tyres outer walls cracking

Pass 18 May 2009 22,030 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 18,808 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 18,808 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 15,205 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 10,994 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 9,205 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 YSX is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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