2001 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · DG51 BHA
2001 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 10 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 32,486 miles. MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,486 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DG51 BHA Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 32,486 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DG51 BHA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Ford Fiesta (DG51 BHA) between October 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 19 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (20 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural streng”.
DG51 BHA Mileage History
- 09/10/200619,594 mi
- 08/10/200720,329 mi+735 mi
- 20/10/200820,937 mi+608 mi
- 19/10/200921,519 mi+582 mi
- 16/10/201022,566 mi+1,047 mi
- 20/10/201123,328 mi+762 mi
- 20/10/201123,328 mi
- 23/11/201224,381 mi+1,053 mi
- 14/11/201325,673 mi+1,292 mi
- 17/11/201426,552 mi+879 mi
- 17/11/201426,552 mi
- 18/11/201527,442 mi+890 mi
- 18/11/201527,442 mi
- 16/11/201628,360 mi+918 mi
- 15/11/201729,033 mi+673 mi
- 14/11/201829,486 mi+453 mi
- 22/11/201829,491 mi+5 mi
- 08/11/201929,833 mi+342 mi
- 09/11/202030,124 mi+291 mi
- 09/11/202030,124 mi
- 19/11/202130,901 mi+777 mi
- 21/11/202231,041 mi+140 mi
- 16/11/202331,394 mi+353 mi
- 13/11/202431,840 mi+446 mi
- 19/11/202532,486 mi+646 mi
Average of roughly 675 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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