2001 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · FV51 BLZ
2001 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 12 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 44,186 miles. MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,186 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
FV51 BLZ Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2026
- 44,186 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV51 BLZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Ford Fiesta (FV51 BLZ) between November 2005 and August 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 22 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
FV51 BLZ Mileage History
- 02/11/20054,299 mi
- 02/11/20054,299 mi
- 30/10/20066,936 mi+2,637 mi
- 15/11/20079,155 mi+2,219 mi
- 02/12/200810,528 mi+1,373 mi
- 09/12/200911,444 mi+916 mi
- 16/11/201011,858 mi+414 mi
- 05/12/201115,396 mi+3,538 mi
- 05/12/201115,396 mi
- 11/12/201218,978 mi+3,582 mi
- 11/12/201218,978 mi
- 10/12/201323,433 mi+4,455 mi
- 10/12/201323,433 mi
- 10/12/201426,575 mi+3,142 mi
- 10/12/201426,575 mi
- 08/12/201529,729 mi+3,154 mi
- 10/12/201529,729 mi
- 14/12/201633,144 mi+3,415 mi
- 15/12/201735,959 mi+2,815 mi
- 06/12/201838,124 mi+2,165 mi
- 22/12/201838,138 mi+14 mi
- 06/01/202040,192 mi+2,054 mi
- 03/02/202141,928 mi+1,736 mi
- 10/02/202243,293 mi+1,365 mi
- 10/02/202243,293 mi
- 13/02/202343,930 mi+637 mi
- 15/02/202343,930 mi
- 08/04/202444,153 mi+223 mi
- 22/08/202644,186 mi+33 mi
- 22/08/202644,186 mi
Average of roughly 1,917 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
Known faults for Ford Ford Fiesta Mk5 (BE91 facelift)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Vehicle & Plate History
Other vehicles on this plate
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (FV51 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as FV51BLZ.
VOLVO
V70
PEUGEOT
106
AUDI
A4
VAUXHALL
ZAFIRA
VAUXHALL
CORSA
VAUXHALL
ASTRA
MITSUBISHI
L200 DOUBLE CAB
MITSUBISHI
L200
MITSUBISHI
SHOGUN PININ
MITSUBISHI
L200 DOUBLE CAB
PEUGEOT
206
BMW
R1150
FORD FIESTA Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2001 model year cars.
- Coil Pack and HT Lead MisfireModerate
Later small-capacity Zetec-SE petrols commonly develop misfires from tired coil packs, leads or plugs, especially after damp weather or deferred servicing.
- Front Wishbone Bush and Drop Link WearModerate
By now most Mk5s have been through multiple sets of front suspension parts, and worn bushes or links make the steering feel loose and noisy.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.