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KG51 BZM

2001 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

121,339 mi
Last recorded121,339 miles
Recorded on17 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 BZM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2014 121,339 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cooling fan not cutting in

Fail 10 May 2014 121,228 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cooling fan not cutting in

Pass 27 Apr 2013 115,397 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 103,160 miles

body sill covers fitted

f floors corroding

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s/f fog lamp damaged

Fail 16 May 2012 103,144 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

body sill covers fitted

f floors corroding

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s/f fog lamp damaged

Pass 3 May 2011 92,506 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 3 May 2011 92,506 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

gear selector bolt loose

Pass 6 Nov 2009 77,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall damaged

Fail 30 Oct 2009 77,295 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2008 66,453 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 66,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brake disks worn

Pass 30 Oct 2007 57,873 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2007 57,873 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 48,702 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 35,816 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 35,802 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in tyre

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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KG51 BZM is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 KG51 BZM, 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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KG51 BZM is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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