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KJ51 RDU

2001 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,212 mi
Last recorded143,212 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 RDU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 143,212 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 130,888 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 130,888 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 117,374 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 117,374 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 103,772 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 97,509 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 97,509 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 92,828 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 90,950 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 75,209 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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KJ51 RDU is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KJ51 RDU registered?

KJ51 RDU is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is KJ51 RDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ51 RDU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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