2001 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · EU51 XBS
2001 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 79,130 miles. MOT expired on 08 Apr 2017.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Apr 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (11 Jun 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,130 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EU51 XBS Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2016
- 79,130 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EU51 XBS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Ford Fiesta (EU51 XBS) between August 2006 and April 2016.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)”; “Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)”; “Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)”.
EU51 XBS Mileage History
- 02/08/200639,283 mi
- 02/08/200743,561 mi+4,278 mi
- 24/07/200848,618 mi+5,057 mi
- 23/07/200954,366 mi+5,748 mi
- 21/07/201059,823 mi+5,457 mi
- 21/07/201059,823 mi
- 25/07/201163,896 mi+4,073 mi
- 16/07/201266,251 mi+2,355 mi
- 11/07/201368,725 mi+2,474 mi
- 03/09/201473,332 mi+4,607 mi
- 08/09/201473,398 mi+66 mi
- 22/09/201579,105 mi+5,707 mi
- 09/04/201679,130 mi+25 mi
Average of roughly 4,114 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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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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