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AY51 YXM

2001 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

50,672 mi
Last recorded50,672 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 YXM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 50,672 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 50,517 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 50,327 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both rear (2.5.A.1c)

slight corrosion to both rear brake pipes

Pass 6 Jan 2016 50,086 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 49,447 miles

Nearside Front 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 7 Jan 2014 47,728 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 46,362 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 45,046 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 43,297 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 41,644 miles

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 39,390 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 36,631 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 34,911 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 33,217 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 33,217 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 YXM is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YXM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY51 YXM registered?

AY51 YXM is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is AY51 YXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 YXM shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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