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KM51 MHJ

2001 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,402 mi
Last recorded120,402 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 MHJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 120,402 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 116,460 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine manament light is on

Fail 21 Nov 2012 116,460 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine manament light is on

Pass 17 Oct 2011 105,308 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 103,890 miles

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

front brake disc's have slight pitting vehicle appears to have been standing?

Fail 4 Nov 2010 103,890 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

front brake disc's have slight pitting vehicle appears to have been standing?

Pass 4 Sep 2009 103,382 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 103,380 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 90,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 76,657 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 76,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 61,764 miles

n.s.f. tyre worn on inner edge †rear number plate weathered †both front lower suspension arm bushes splitting

Fail 19 Sep 2006 61,429 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 43,978 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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KM51 MHJ is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KM51 MHJ, 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 KM51 MHJ registered?

KM51 MHJ is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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