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KJ51 RSZ

2001 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,706 mi
Last recorded81,706 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 RSZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2020 81,706 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/chassis area's - behind trim (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to nearside inner sill area's

corrosion to offside inner sill/floor area's

nearside & offside door shit/sill area's are corroding

nearside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 21 May 2019 80,474 miles

nearside & offside rear brake efforts just met requirements

Pass 12 Jun 2018 79,320 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 77,909 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside & offside D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle beam bush (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside outer sill area's (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear inner sill area's (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 77,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside outer sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' & outside swept area (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 75,577 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 75,563 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 74,034 miles

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

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

exhaust blow

slight fraying to o/s/f seat belt

wear to n/s/f o/s/f anti roll bar mounting bushes

Fail 3 Jun 2014 74,022 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

exhaust blow

slight fraying to o/s/f seat belt

wear to n/s/f o/s/f anti roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 21 Jun 2013 71,456 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 71,455 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

play to n/s/f o/s/f anti roll bar mounting bushes

signs of perishing to n/s/f o/s/f brake hoses

Pass 26 Jun 2012 67,111 miles

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

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

chips in windscreen

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

slight play in nearside and offside front anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 26 Jun 2012 67,102 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chips in windscreen

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

slight play in nearside and offside front anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 14 Jun 2011 61,833 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 55,364 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish/ crack

chip in screen not in swept area o/s

Fail 21 Jun 2010 55,364 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish/ crack

chip in screen not in swept area o/s

Pass 4 Jun 2009 48,578 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 42,825 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 36,130 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 30,366 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 RSZ is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RSZ, 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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KJ51 RSZ is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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