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KE51 DXS

2001 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

119,607 mi
Last recorded119,607 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 DXS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 119,607 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

rear axle and axle area heavy underseal

Fail 17 Sep 2020 119,603 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear axle area and rear bumper area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired o/s/r outer sill by rear axle fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear axle and axle area heavy underseal

Pass 11 Sep 2019 113,549 miles

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear suspension areas and floorpan have corrosion (all over), but not considered excessive, would advise treatment (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 113,547 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached SERIOUSLY worn! NSR and OSR (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear suspension areas and floorpan have corrosion (all over), but not considered excessive, would advise treatment (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 109,560 miles

Offside door mirror damage to mounting

both front outter c/v boots perished

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

corrosion to the rear to front to rear brake pipes

Fail 21 Aug 2018 109,415 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis next to rear subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill x 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside door mirror damage to mounting

both front outter c/v boots perished

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

corrosion to the rear to front to rear brake pipes

Pass 22 Aug 2017 103,376 miles

Corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Corrosion to rear of both front to rear brake pipes

N/s outer c/v boot perished

Fail 22 Aug 2017 103,376 miles

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

Corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Corrosion to rear of both front to rear brake pipes

N/s outer c/v boot perished

Pass 24 Aug 2016 97,116 miles

Corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Corrosion to rear of both front to rear brake pipes

O/s/f outer c/v boot perished

Fail 23 Aug 2016 97,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis x 2 (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis x 3 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch x 2 (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Corrosion to rear of both front to rear brake pipes

O/s/f outer c/v boot perished

Pass 28 Aug 2015 90,023 miles

Corrosion to n/s/r inner wing

Corrosion to o/s/r whel arch, o/s/r chassis

Corrosion to rear of n/s & o/s front to rear brake pipes

N/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush in poor condition

Fail 28 Aug 2015 90,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped feed (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Corrosion to n/s/r inner wing

Corrosion to o/s/r whel arch, o/s/r chassis

Corrosion to rear of n/s & o/s front to rear brake pipes

N/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush in poor condition

Pass 4 Sep 2014 80,514 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes - rear of n/s & o/s front to rears

Fail 4 Sep 2014 80,514 miles

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

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

Corrosion to brake pipes - rear of n/s & o/s front to rears

Pass 22 Aug 2013 75,172 miles

O/s/f brake hose perished

Fail 22 Aug 2013 75,172 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

O/s/f brake hose perished

Pass 10 Sep 2012 57,593 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 57,593 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 40,025 miles

Corrosion to both front brake discs

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 25,411 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 8,261 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 8,261 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 6,984 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 6,978 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 6,122 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 6,122 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking badly,offside front wishbone rear bush deteriorating

Pass 1 Sep 2006 5,321 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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KE51 DXS is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KE51 DXS, 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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KE51 DXS is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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