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KJ51 YGM

2001 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

79,155 mi
Last recorded79,155 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2018 79,155 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill by rear suspension mont (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed by rear suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury fog light broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed by rear suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed by rear suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

slight movement in o/s rear strut top mounting

Pass 29 Aug 2017 73,905 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2017 73,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 70,443 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both rear wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear brakes weak

Pass 29 Aug 2015 64,471 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear inner sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

both rear tyres out of shape

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Fail 29 Aug 2015 64,471 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion both rear inner sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

both rear tyres out of shape

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Pass 12 Aug 2014 61,159 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 58,509 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 58,509 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 54,604 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 54,604 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 50,716 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 50,716 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 46,193 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 46,193 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 41,678 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 36,253 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 36,253 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 29,976 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 29,976 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2006 24,599 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 24,599 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 19,160 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 YGM is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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