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KD51 XDS

2001 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,020 mi
Last recorded101,020 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD51 XDS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2015 101,020 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 coil springs are rusty

both front lower arm inner rear bushes are slightly deteriorated and displaced

both outer c.v boots are perished

both rear axle beam bushes are slightly deteriorated

both rear brake hoses are slightly deteriorated

centre exhaust heat shield is detatched

corrosion on nearside rear outer arch

engine has intermittent erratic idle

items removed prior to test

nearside front fog light is inop

nearside front outer wheel rim is damaged

number plate lamps are secured with tape

offside rear inner wheel rim is slightly distorted

oil all over the gearbox

rear number plate is slightly deteriorated

slight play in both front anti roll bar mounts

slight roughness from nearside rear wheel bearing

surface corrosion both inner sills

Pass 10 Jul 2015 101,020 miles

all 4 coil springs are rusty

both front lower arm inner rear bushes are slightly deteriorated and displaced

both outer c.v boots are perished

both rear axle beam bushes are slightly deteriorated

both rear brake hoses are slightly deteriorated

centre exhaust heat shield is detatched

corrosion on nearside rear outer arch

engine has intermittent erratic idle

items removed prior to test

nearside front fog light is inop

nearside front outer wheel rim is damaged

number plate lamps are secured with tape

offside rear inner wheel rim is slightly distorted

oil all over the gearbox

rear number plate is slightly deteriorated

slight play in both front anti roll bar mounts

slight roughness from nearside rear wheel bearing

surface corrosion both inner sills

Pass 11 Jul 2014 93,230 miles

idle flare still apparant but idles below 1500 rpm

Fail 9 Jul 2014 93,230 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 88,394 miles

play in offside and nearside front inner anti roll bar bushes

Fail 8 Dec 2012

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

play in offside and nearside front inner anti roll bar bushes

possible air vacume air leak from manifold area revs up and down

Pass 12 Dec 2011 78,334 miles

base idle erratic at times

nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished cracked

play in offside and nearside front iner anti roll bar bushes

Fail 10 Dec 2011 78,334 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

base idle erratic at times

nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished cracked

play in offside and nearside front iner anti roll bar bushes

Pass 8 Dec 2010 72,260 miles

front number plate starting to delaminate

nearside front tyre worn on very outer edge

play in offside and nearside front inner anti roll bar bushes

Pass 11 Dec 2009 64,626 miles

corrosion to nearside rear metal brake pipe

play in offside and nearside front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 10 Dec 2009 64,626 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

corrosion to nearside rear metal brake pipe

play in offside and nearside front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 10 Dec 2008 56,322 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes

Pass 10 Dec 2007 48,064 miles

off side rear shock absorber damp.

Pass 21 Nov 2006 40,580 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 37,121 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

near side front tyre has slight cutt in outer side wall

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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KD51 XDS is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KD51 XDS, 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 KD51 XDS registered?

KD51 XDS is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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