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KL51 PCX

2001 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,555 mi
Last recorded138,555 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 PCX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 138,555 miles

rear sub frame bushes worn

Pass 15 May 2015 124,455 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 133,755 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 124,890 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 124,890 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

4 wheel trims fitted

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

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

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

o/s/r wheel arch corroded .

Pass 13 Feb 2012 113,813 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 113,813 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

slight fluid leak from power steering pump

Pass 10 Feb 2011 102,469 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 102,469 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

4 wheel trims fitted/

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 92,213 miles

slight damage to n/s/f and n/s/r wheel rims on inner edge

Fail 18 Feb 2010 92,213 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight damage to n/s/f and n/s/r wheel rims on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2009 80,043 miles

slight leak power steering pump/n/s/f and n/s/r wheel rims damaged on inner edge/o/s/f centre wheel cap missing

Fail 19 Feb 2009 80,043 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight leak power steering pump/n/s/f and n/s/r wheel rims damaged on inner edge/o/s/f centre wheel cap missing

Pass 20 Feb 2008 69,027 miles

near side front and rear wheels buckled

Fail 16 Feb 2008 68,942 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

near side front and rear wheels buckled

near side front tyre getting low

oil on minimum

Pass 2 Oct 2006 51,655 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 41,494 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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KL51 PCX is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KL51 PCX, 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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What year was KL51 PCX registered?

KL51 PCX is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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