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KJ51 PZH

2001 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,917 mi
Last recorded85,917 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 PZH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 85,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 85,915 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 85,710 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

front end has damage on the radiator support mount and air con condenser broken away

nearside outer sill has slight corrosion

outer parts of vehicle rusty ie boot lid and rear arches

Pass 26 Sep 2013 81,406 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

front radiator mount damaged and radiator bent

nearside outer sill at rear has been repaired unable to establish weld fully

Fail 14 Sep 2013 81,406 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

front radiator mount damaged and radiator bent

nearside outer sill at rear has been repaired unable to establish weld fully

Pass 4 Sep 2012 78,958 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 78,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front lower arms getting rysty

general condition on under side getting rusty

radiator support damage radator and condencer damage

Pass 16 Aug 2011 71,541 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 66,859 miles

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

Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front end damage radiators,fan,x-member rubbing engine

Pass 18 Aug 2009 60,701 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 52,508 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 44,261 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 34,015 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 34,001 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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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KJ51 PZH is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KJ51 PZH, 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 KJ51 PZH registered?

KJ51 PZH is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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