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BD51 EOB

2001 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

183,225 mi
Last recorded183,225 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 EOB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 183,225 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 83,225 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside rear outer sill has slight corrosion

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 74,450 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 74,446 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 67,538 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear wheel arch has slight corrosion at the lower

Pass 6 Nov 2013 62,055 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 58,925 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 55,701 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 52,049 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 48,289 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 48,284 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 42,371 miles

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

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

Offside rear foot and handbrakes low performance

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2007 35,067 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 27,997 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 27,997 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 22,979 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 22,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 EOB is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EOB, 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 EOB is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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