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KG51 TSY

2001 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

71,175 mi
Last recorded71,175 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 TSY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 71,175 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 71,101 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

HEATSHIELD INSECURE

Pass 2 Mar 2020 68,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 68,553 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 66,721 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF brake also starting to bind (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to flexible hose at chassis leg / inner wing (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn unevenly on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones and OSR axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 66,665 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF brake also starting to bind (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to flexible hose at chassis leg / inner wing (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn unevenly on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones and OSR axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 65,452 miles

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread

Fail 1 Mar 2018 65,450 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Braking system leaking o/s/r metal brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged both (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread

Pass 14 Mar 2017 64,292 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 63,358 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 60,588 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 59,239 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 52,928 miles

nearside rear wheel arch getting corroded

offside front tyre close to legal limit

rear beam bushes getting worn

some play front drop links

Fail 26 Oct 2011 52,928 miles

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

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

nearside rear wheel arch getting corroded

offside front tyre close to legal limit

rear beam bushes getting worn

some play front drop links

Pass 16 Oct 2010 46,035 miles

Near side front wishbone rear mounting bush getting worn.

Fail 11 Oct 2010 45,997 miles

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

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

Near side front wishbone rear mounting bush getting worn.

Pass 12 Oct 2009 41,147 miles

Both front wiper blades spliting.

Both front wishbone rear mounting bushes getting worn.

Exhaust front pipe corroded and blowing slightly.

Front brake flexs getting perished.

Near side rear tyre casing getting perished.

Off side rear tyre cracking.

Pass 9 Oct 2008 36,209 miles

Both front brake flexs getting perished.

Front wishbone rear mounting bushes getting perished.

Near side front tyre scrubing inner and outer edges.

Off side rear tyre casing getting perished.

Some corrosion near side front chassis rail.

Some corrosion off side front floor.

Some play off side rear wheel bearing.

Pass 12 Oct 2007 31,065 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 31,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

both front wishbone rear bushes getting worn

offside rear tyre outer wall getting perished

Pass 6 Oct 2006 26,380 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 TSY is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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