2001 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · Y706 BGJ
2001 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2001. Recorded mileage 37,143 miles. MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,143 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y706 BGJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2025
- 37,143 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y706 BGJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Ford Fiesta (Y706 BGJ) between November 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 September 2025 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: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are 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.
Y706 BGJ Mileage History
- 24/11/202225,252 mi
- 25/09/202325,510 mi+258 mi
- 26/09/202427,151 mi+1,641 mi
- 26/09/202427,151 mi
- 12/09/202537,143 mi+9,992 mi
Average of roughly 4,247 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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