2001 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · BF51 AAK
2001 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 29/09/2001. Recorded mileage 87,030 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/02/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,030 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1299cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
BF51 AAK Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/02/2022
- 87,030 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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BF51 AAK Mileage History
- 01/02/202287,005 mi
- 15/02/202287,030 mi+25 mi
Average of roughly 663 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
BF51 AAK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Ford Fiesta (BF51 AAK) between February 2022 and February 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 February 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
Buyer's Guide & Inspection Advisory
Expert automotive synthesis from historical MOT defect records and market benchmarks.
Our Verdict
Proceed with caution. This 2001 Ford Fie
The two MOTs in February 2022 tell a clear story: this Fiesta failed with multiple worn suspension bushes (front and rear, both sides), two excessively deteriorated front brake hoses, an inoperative parking brake on one side, and below-requirement parking brake efficiency, then passed cleanly two weeks later. That suggests the repairs were carried out, but a buyer should ask for invoices or receipts confirming the brake hoses, suspension bushes, and parking brake work were completed to a proper standard — and check whether genuine or quality-pattern parts were used.
Given the car is now 25 years old, prioritise evidence of ongoing upkeep rather than assuming the 2022 repairs settled everything. Check for rust around the sills, wheel arches, and rear suspension mounting points, as corrosion is a common age-related issue on Fiestas of this era. Use the repair history as a negotiation point: if no paperwork exists for the 2022 work, budget for an independent inspection (typically £100-£150) and factor any findings into your offer.
The 1,299cc petrol engine is simple and inexpensive to maintain, with parts for this generation of Fiesta widely available and cheap. Fuel economy will be modest by modern standards — expect roughly 40-45mpg in mixed driving — and as a pre-March 2001 registration it falls under the older engine-size-based VED system, so a 1.3-litre car attracts the lower historic tax band rather than CO2-based rates. Insurance should sit in a low group given the small engine and the car's age and value, making this an affordable option for younger or budget-conscious drivers.
The main cost risk is age-related maintenance rather than fuel or tax. Rubber components — bushes, hoses, and brake lines — are exactly the items that failed in 2022, and others of similar age may follow. Allowing for fuel, tax, insurance, and a sensible maintenance budget, estimated annual running costs are around £900-£1,200, though an unexpected repair year could push this higher.
Start with the items that failed in February 2022. Jack up each corner and check the suspension arm bushes for fresh cracking or play — all four corners had worn or excessively worn bushes at that test, so confirm the replacements are holding up. Inspect both front brake hoses along their full length for perishing or bulging, and test the parking brake on a slope, since it was both inoperative on one side and below efficiency requirements at the failed test.
Beyond the MOT history, check the front registration plate was replaced (it failed for an illegible inscription) and examine the bodywork carefully for corrosion, particularly the sills, rear arches, and subframe mounting points. Model-wide data across over 1.5 million Fiestas shows suspension arms among the top three MOT failure reasons, alongside headlamps and tyres, so check headlamp aim and lens clarity and confirm all tyres have even wear and adequate tread. Finally, verify the mileage progression is consistent — the car covered just 25 miles between the two February 2022 tests, which is plausible for a repair-and-retest, but there are no more recent tests in the record provided, so ask why and check the current MOT status before buying.
This blue 1.3-litre petrol Fiesta, first registered in September 2001, recorded 87,030 miles at its February 2022 MOT — well below the roughly 146,000 miles typical for a 25-year-old car based on the model's 5,838-mile average annual mileage. Its MOT record shows a failed test on 1 February 2022 with nine defect items, followed by a clean pass on 15 February 2022 with no defects recorded, indicating the faults were addressed quickly. The failures centred on worn suspension bushes at all four corners, deteriorated front brake hoses, and parking brake faults. At this age, the car's value proposition rests on low purchase cost and cheap parts, balanced against age-related wear.
Across 1,523,575 Fiestas analysed, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3%, with headlamps, tyres, and suspension arms the most common failure reasons. This particular car's 2022 suspension bush failures align with that model-wide pattern.
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