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AY51 ZDS

2001 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills undersills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 50,040 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Undersills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 50,037 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Undersills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2023 46,166 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 39,839 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 39,835 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2021 34,468 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 34,453 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 32,881 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 32,873 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 31,640 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

O/S/R brake pipe corroded

Oil leak

Rear axle bushes soft

Pass 12 Jun 2018 25,888 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 20,284 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 18,734 miles

Offside 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 13 Aug 2015 17,777 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 16,737 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 15,785 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 14,791 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 14,002 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 13,426 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 12,681 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 11,566 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 10,228 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 8,889 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 7,155 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 ZDS is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 ZDS, 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 ZDS registered?

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

Is AY51 ZDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 ZDS shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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