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KS51 YBH

2001 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

142,020 mi
Last recorded142,020 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS51 YBH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 142,020 miles

Front fogs no working

Nearside Front Outer cv gaitor perishing

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front suspension bush perishing

Pass 31 Mar 2020 141,898 miles

Nearside Front cvj boot starting to deteriorate and slight loose of grease

Nearside Rear wheel arch starting to corrode

Offside Front floor started to corrode

Offside Front outer sill started to corrode

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside and nearside front suspension rear bushes starting to split

Fail 27 Mar 2020 141,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner arch and metal brake pipe (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner arch and metal brake pipe (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front cvj boot starting to deteriorate and slight loose of grease

Nearside Rear wheel arch starting to corrode

Offside Front floor started to corrode

Offside Front outer sill started to corrode

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside and nearside front suspension rear bushes starting to split

Pass 13 May 2016 141,802 miles

flexi hoses starting to perish

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

slight play in anti roll bar bushes

Pass 30 Oct 2014 136,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre cut in tread no cords showing

Pass 18 Oct 2013 131,735 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 127,590 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 120,072 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 116,605 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 112,170 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 25 Apr 2008 106,147 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 96,465 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 YBH is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YBH, 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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KS51 YBH is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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