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AY51 ZDL

2001 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,943 mi
Last recorded63,943 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 ZDL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 63,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside and offside rear inner sills covered in underseal

Pass 9 Feb 2024 61,988 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 60,663 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 60,602 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 60,538 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 58,639 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

various underside/component corrosion

Fail 24 Jan 2022 58,635 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner sills/flitch panel towards rear axel mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

various underside/component corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2021 58,023 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 57,216 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 54,586 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 52,180 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 49,675 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 46,588 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 46,174 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 45,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 45,575 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 45,088 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 44,438 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 43,821 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 43,085 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 43,085 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 42,269 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 41,526 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 41,009 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 41,009 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 40,280 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 ZDL is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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