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BD51 EVF

2001 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,362 mi
Last recorded96,362 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 EVF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 96,362 miles

o/s rear wheel arch in rusty condition

Fail 6 Sep 2011 96,361 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s rear wheel arch in rusty condition

Pass 6 Sep 2010 88,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 88,788 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 82,130 miles

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

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

oil leak over n/s wish bone drive shaft and tyre

Fail 2 Sep 2008 78,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 78,348 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 70,607 miles

boot area not checked properly due to trim

bottom arm bushes unbonding

brake pipes starting to corrode(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

rear beam axle mounting bushes starting to split

rear wiper blade split

slight wear front anti roll bar mounting bushes

Fail 3 Dec 2007 70,607 miles

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

boot area not checked properly due to trim

bottom arm bushes unbonding

brake pipes starting to corrode(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

rear beam axle mounting bushes starting to split

rear wiper blade split

slight wear front anti roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 1 Dec 2006 51,782 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 37,438 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 EVF is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 BD51 EVF, 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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What year was BD51 EVF registered?

BD51 EVF is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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