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KJ51 YPF

2001 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,153 mi
Last recorded88,153 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 YPF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 88,153 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 88,153 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 86,481 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 83,391 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 80,175 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

near side front wing damaged

off side rear quarter damaged

Fail 29 Sep 2015 80,175 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

near side front wing damaged

off side rear quarter damaged

Pass 23 Sep 2014 77,189 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 72,885 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2013 72,885 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 68,800 miles

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)

Offside headlamp not adjusting from in car switch

Fail 28 Aug 2012 68,798 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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)

Offside headlamp not adjusting from in car switch

Pass 16 Jul 2011 63,391 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 57,069 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 57,069 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyres low and feathered badly

cut in n/s/f tyre

front discs corroded and worn

Pass 19 Jun 2009 54,594 miles

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

advise offside rear tyre tread slightly cracking in tread

Pass 2 Nov 2007 48,109 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 48,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

advise slightly cracked power steering belt

Pass 6 Nov 2006 41,902 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 41,902 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

advise nearside and offside front tyres worn to 2mm

advise nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm

advise power steering belt slight cracked

Pass 25 Oct 2005 31,316 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 YPF is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YPF, 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 YPF is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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