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KG51 DTF

2001 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

82,656 mi
Last recorded82,656 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 DTF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2017 82,656 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 77,800 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 77,759 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at the front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 74,448 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 74,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 71,480 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 65,180 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 65,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 62,858 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 62,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 58,956 miles

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

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

both front lower arm rear rubber bushes lifting

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

n/s/rear tyre wall cracking

o/s/rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 8 Oct 2010 54,218 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 52,035 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 49,915 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 49,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 46,436 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 46,435 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2006 41,587 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 41,587 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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KG51 DTF is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DTF, 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 DTF is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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