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KJ51 YMH

2001 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,825 mi
Last recorded133,825 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 133,825 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

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

engine sump coroded

exhaust corroding

rocker cover corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2012 128,063 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front to rear brake pipes heavily corroded

both rear sills corroding

engine sump heavily corroded

exhaust system corroded

oil leaks engine and gearbox

Fail 8 Nov 2012 128,063 miles

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

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front to rear brake pipes heavily corroded

both rear sills corroding

engine sump heavily corroded

exhaust system corroded

oil leaks engine and gearbox

Pass 18 Nov 2011 120,741 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 111,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Off side and near side front seatbelt ancorages covers held together with black tape

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Spare wheel carier slightly loose

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 101,432 miles

Both front seatbelt plastic covers damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 92,628 miles

Drivers seatbelt locking device has been repaired by tape

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Passenger seatbelt locking device has been repaired by tape

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

Fail 22 Nov 2008 92,580 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Drivers seatbelt locking device has been repaired by tape

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Passenger seatbelt locking device has been repaired by tape

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 81,831 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 67,078 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 50,950 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 50,950 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 YMH is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YMH, 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 YMH is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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