2001 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · Y783 EAB
2001 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 48,594 miles. MOT expired on 22 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,594 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y783 EAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2025
- 48,594 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y783 EAB 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 (Y783 EAB) between August 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Y783 EAB Mileage History
- 04/08/202237,407 mi
- 23/08/202340,576 mi+3,169 mi
- 19/08/202443,725 mi+3,149 mi
- 22/08/202443,770 mi+45 mi
- 28/07/202548,594 mi+4,824 mi
Average of roughly 3,752 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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