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BD51 EXF

2001 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

64,975 mi
Last recorded64,975 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 64,975 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

both outer sills corroded

general corrosion underside

Pass 28 Jun 2017 63,186 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 61,898 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 61,898 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rears (3.6.B.4e)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions all for (4.1.D.1f)

coil spring broken both fronts (2.4.C.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 60,490 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 58,928 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 57,255 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 55,455 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 53,657 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 51,298 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 51,298 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 49,212 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 45,325 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 45,325 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 41,887 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 41,885 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 36,876 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 EXF is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EXF, 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 EXF registered?

BD51 EXF is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 December 2001.

Is BD51 EXF safe to buy?

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