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KJ51 YHM

2001 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

100,611 mi
Last recorded100,611 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 YHM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 100,611 miles

Central Exhaust heatshield insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Trailing bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 98,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Sep 2018 92,071 miles

Both rear tyres are heavily cracked.

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

O/s/r n/ s/r and n/s/r brake boxes are sledging to deteriorate.

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

Rear Axle bushes are slightly worn.

Pass 12 Sep 2017 89,939 miles

nearside and offside front brake hoses perished

nearside rear steel brake pipe corroded

offside and nearside rear tyres perishing on tread and sidewalls

Pass 2 Sep 2016 85,224 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 80,227 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 75,094 miles

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

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

both rear axle mounting bushes split

Pass 2 Sep 2013 69,882 miles

both rear axle mounting rubbers split

Fail 3 Sep 2012 64,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Sep 2012 64,306 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Aug 2011 58,934 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 54,608 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 48,542 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 42,155 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre damaged in outside sidewall

Pass 29 Aug 2007 39,282 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 34,750 miles

o/s/front tyre side wall has cut in it not deep enough to reach cords.

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 YHM is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YHM, 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 YHM is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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