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AY51 YZV

2001 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,611 mi
Last recorded77,611 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 YZV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 77,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 67,365 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 67,365 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 55,086 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 55,086 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 51,523 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cracking/perrishing on both front and both rear flexi brake hoses

Fail 21 Oct 2011 51,509 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cracking/perrishing on both front and both rear flexi brake hoses

Pass 25 Oct 2010 47,730 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

vertical movement in all 4 shock top mounts with vehicle raised

Fail 25 Oct 2010 47,730 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

vertical movement in all 4 shock top mounts with vehicle raised

Pass 23 Oct 2009 43,808 miles

Advise 2 deep cuts to tread of nearside rear tyre but no obvious cords showing so benefit of doubt given to customer

Advise exhaust back box heavily corroded and starting to blow slightly

Advise offside rear steel brake pipe starting to corroded

Advise rear bush's on both front suspension arms starting to de-bond

Fail 23 Oct 2009 43,808 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Advise 2 deep cuts to tread of nearside rear tyre but no obvious cords showing so benefit of doubt given to customer

Advise exhaust back box heavily corroded and starting to blow slightly

Advise front brake pads look to be down to same thickness as backings

Advise offside rear steel brake pipe starting to corroded

Advise rear bush's on both front suspension arms starting to de-bond

Advise rear wiper blade split

Pass 24 Oct 2008 39,785 miles

Wishbone bushs unbonding

Fail 24 Oct 2008 39,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front wipers smeering screen

Wishbone bushs unbonding

Pass 26 Oct 2007 35,717 miles

Both front wishbones stating to unbond

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 30,735 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 25,966 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 YZV is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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