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BD51 BTE

2001 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,694 mi
Last recorded165,694 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 BTE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 165,694 miles

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 165,694 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 154,116 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 133,837 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

trave in handbrake

Fail 6 Sep 2010 133,836 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

trave in handbrake

Pass 26 Nov 2009 125,715 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 110,967 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 93,165 miles

front fog lights

Pass 17 Nov 2006 74,338 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 56,764 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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BD51 BTE is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD51 BTE, 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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BD51 BTE is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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