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KU51 WXJ

2001 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,285 mi
Last recorded78,285 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 WXJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 78,285 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded wheel arch area (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 78,284 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded wheel arch area (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 76,660 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 74,302 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 72,116 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 70,468 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jan 2011 64,517 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 58,650 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2010 58,650 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 55,032 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 52,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Aug 2007 40,923 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 31,159 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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KU51 WXJ is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KU51 WXJ, 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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KU51 WXJ is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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