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BD51 FFM

2001 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,272 mi
Last recorded73,272 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 FFM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 73,272 miles

Corrosion to brake pipe at nearside rear.

Corrosion to fuel pipe at nearside rear.

Corrosion to sills and rear wheel arches.

Deterioration to wiper blades.

Front tyres worn close to limit.

Pass 27 Nov 2014 61,906 miles

corrosion on fuel tank and fuel filter.

corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe.

corrosion to rear wheel arches.

deterioration to brake flexy-hoses.

deterioration to offside front lower arm,rear bush.

general corrosion to underbody.

lift in rear suspension legs when hanging free.

nearside front tyre badly worn on edges and on legal limit.

Fail 27 Nov 2014 61,905 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on fuel tank and fuel filter.

corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe.

corrosion to rear wheel arches.

deterioration to brake flexy-hoses.

deterioration to offside front lower arm,rear bush.

general corrosion to underbody.

lift in rear suspension legs when hanging free.

nearside front tyre badly worn on edges and on legal limit.

Pass 26 Nov 2013 50,734 miles

corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe.

cracking to brake flexy-hoses.

general corrosion to bodywork.

Fail 25 Nov 2013 50,733 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe.

cracking to brake flexy-hoses.

front brake pads appear to be worn uneven and close to limit.

general corrosion to bodywork.

Pass 23 Nov 2012 39,698 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 22 Nov 2011 32,960 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

tyres all round [cracks]

Fail 22 Nov 2011 32,960 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

tyres all round [cracks]

Pass 23 Nov 2010 29,637 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

all tyres [slight cracks]

engine oil level to high

Pass 23 Nov 2009 26,261 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 26,261 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 22,653 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 22,653 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 19,588 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 16,477 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 13,523 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 FFM is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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