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2001 FORD FIESTA1.3L Petrol

MT51 AXW

Vehicle Insight Summary

FORD FIESTA (2001, Petrol, 1299cc) — mileage recorded at 81,539. MOT status: not recorded. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT

Expired

Expires 28/11/2025

Tax

No data

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Mileage: 81,539
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 2001
Engine: 1299cc

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight

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/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

A score of 45 doesn't mean it's safe to buy. Private markers don't appear in public data.

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Full History Report

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

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Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 31 Jul 2026, 06:28

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 2001, this Ford Fiesta with plate MT51 AXW has undergone 5 MOT inspections since November 2022.

With 3 passes and 2 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 60%. While not perfect, the history shows a relatively typical pattern of MOT passes and fails.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 16 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 9 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor /under front seat (7.1.1 ”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor /under front seat (7.1.1”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.

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PASS

FAIL

ADVISORY

Buyer's Guide

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Buying Score

35/100

Risk Level

High

Est. Annual Cost

£900-£1,200

Mileage

The mileage of 81,539 is below average f...

Our Verdict

Exercise extreme caution. This vehicle has significant structural concerns regarding seatbelt anchorages and corrosion that may make it unsafe or unroadworthy in the long term.

If you are considering this car, you must prioritize a professional inspection of the chassis and sills. The MOT history shows repeated issues with seatbelt anchorage strength being reduced due to floor and sill corrosion. This is a critical safety matter that often requires expensive welding to rectify.

Negotiate heavily based on the most recent MOT failures. The vehicle currently requires attention to the offside headlamp, shock absorbers, CV boots, and significant suspension component work (bushes and strut top mountings). Ensure that any work carried out on the seatbelt anchorages is documented with receipts and verified by a qualified mechanic, as this is a fundamental safety component.

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