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KJ51 YOM

2001 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

127,144 mi
Last recorded127,144 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 YOM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 127,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded

under body slightly corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2015 127,142 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded

under body slightly corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2015 127,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front Number plate cracked

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 113,569 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 113,569 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 104,254 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre perished and cracked

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

Windscreen washers can only be operated by pressing the switch in a certain way

Fail 30 Oct 2013 104,241 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside front tyre perished and cracked

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

Windscreen washers can only be operated by pressing the switch in a certain way

Fail 30 Oct 2013 104,241 miles

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

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside front tyre perished and cracked

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

windscreen washers can only be operated by pressing the switch in a certain way

Pass 22 Nov 2012 96,147 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 87,880 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 87,880 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 79,889 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 70,942 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 60,593 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 48,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2007 48,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 35,701 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 23,795 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 YOM is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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