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BD51 FFO

2001 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,419 mi
Last recorded73,419 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 73,419 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 73,051 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 71,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front suspension and components have age related corrosion

rear suspension and components have age related corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2022 71,417 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 70,524 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension and brake components have general age related corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2020 69,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 68,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothsides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

corrosion on both sill inner and outer

corrosion on rear arches

exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2019 68,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mounting and rear off lower arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothsides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

corrosion on both sill inner and outer

corrosion on rear arches

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2018 68,009 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 67,060 miles

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

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

offside rear inner sill has surface corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2016 66,025 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 64,705 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot top mount (2.7.4)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 63,229 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 63,229 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 61,617 miles

N/s rear has been greased

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 59,629 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 52,506 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 52,506 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 46,764 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 46,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

both front brake dics inner faces slightly pitted

Pass 20 Oct 2009 40,660 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 32,331 miles

offside front tyre close to limit on inner edge ,offside and nearside rear tyres cracking badly on shoulders but no cords showing.

Fail 27 Oct 2008 32,331 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre close to limit on inner edge ,offside and nearside rear tyres cracking badly on shoulders but no cords showing.

Pass 25 Oct 2007 28,379 miles

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 22,461 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 22,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 16,631 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 FFO is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FFO, 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 FFO is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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