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KS51 XUF

2001 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,224 mi
Last recorded78,224 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS51 XUF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 78,224 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexis perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisey

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

Offside Front cv joint noisey

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 66,373 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

offside drive shaft bearing noisey

oil leak on engine & gearbox

Fail 10 Nov 2015 66,373 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

offside drive shaft bearing noisey

oil leak on engine & gearbox

Pass 5 Nov 2014 55,628 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 55,628 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 51,156 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 47,310 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre wall starting to perish

Pass 16 Nov 2012 47,310 miles

o/s/r tyre wall starting to perish

Pass 6 Jan 2012 44,276 miles

osr tyre tread starting crack

osr wheel arch corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2011 41,151 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perrished

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2010 36,564 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 32,344 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 32,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 27,224 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 27,224 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 24,988 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 207,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 207,722 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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KS51 XUF 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 66.7%.

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 KS51 XUF, 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 KS51 XUF registered?

KS51 XUF is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is KS51 XUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS51 XUF shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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