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KS51 YDE

2001 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

90,256 mi
Last recorded90,256 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2019 90,256 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

reversing lamps inoperative

welded repairs covered over with under seal

Fail 17 Dec 2019 90,255 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

reversing lamps inoperative

Pass 21 Dec 2018 82,152 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

both rear axel bushes worn

poor weld repairs to both outer sill

Pass 18 Nov 2017 73,201 miles

heat shield deteriorated

n/s/f brake pads low

o/s outer sill corroded

o/s/f brake pipe rusty

o/s/f c/v deteriorated

Fail 17 Nov 2017 73,198 miles

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

heat shield deteriorated

n/s/f brake pads low

o/s outer sill corroded

o/s/f brake pipe rusty

o/s/f c/v deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2016 66,228 miles

underside rusty in places

Fail 18 Nov 2016 66,228 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

underside rusty in places

Pass 19 Nov 2015 57,592 miles

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

underside rusty in places

Fail 19 Nov 2015 57,588 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

underside rusty in places

Pass 29 Oct 2014 50,164 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 42,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear tyre tread close to wear bars

Pass 31 Oct 2012 35,894 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 35,894 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 31,678 miles

front brake pipes rusty

slight split o/s c/v gaitor

wishbone bushes perrishing

Pass 24 Nov 2010 29,149 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 29,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 26,462 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 24,319 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 24,319 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

interior mirror insecure

Pass 19 Nov 2007 21,856 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 19,452 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 16,612 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 YDE is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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