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KS51 ZGW

2001 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,251 mi
Last recorded98,251 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS51 ZGW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2017 98,251 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis beam behind filler neck (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/outer sill end cap (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired under sill at rear end (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing /outer sill end cap (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired under sill at rear end (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' lower n/s corner cracked (8.3.1d)

both outer rear seat belts need help to retract.

cannot see inner brake pad life.

rear chassis beams have been welded,cannot see quality of welding.

under side of car,suspension/subframe components have surface corrosion on them

Pass 1 Jun 2016 94,715 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes corroding in places (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone bushes deteriorating (2.4.G.2)

shock absorbers feel weak

Fail 26 May 2016 94,688 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush subframe mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill into wheel arch area / behind splash trim area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush subframe mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill end area into wheel arch / behind splash trim (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes corroding in places (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone bushes deteriorating (2.4.G.2)

shock absorbers feel weak

Pass 8 May 2015 92,764 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2015 92,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 19 May 2014 90,019 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 86,439 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 77,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 May 2012 77,875 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 May 2011 71,458 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

REAR BRAKES SLIGHT IMBALANCE AND NOISE WHEN APPLIED

Fail 24 May 2011 71,457 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

REAR BRAKES NOISE AND SLIGHT IMBALANCE BRAKES MAY REQ ATTENTION

Pass 28 May 2010 67,355 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 28 May 2010 67,354 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 May 2009 56,392 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 56,392 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

slight fluctuation on o/s front brake disc

Pass 2 May 2008 45,610 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 45,263 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 39,099 miles

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

front brake discs badly scored and corroded imbalance 24% advise brake check

Fail 23 Apr 2007 39,099 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs badly scored and corroded imbalance 24% advise brake check

Pass 18 Apr 2006 34,603 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 34,072 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 ZGW is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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