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2001 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · LS51 NXV

LS51 NXV

2001 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 30/10/2001. Recorded mileage 156,154 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD FIESTA
Year / Origin
2001 · Wimbledon (South London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 03/01/2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
156,154 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 03/01/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2001
Engine
1299cc

LS51 NXV Key Findings

  • 27 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2023
  • 156,154 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 8 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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LS51 NXV Mileage History

  1. 24/01/200610,551 mi
  2. 18/01/200720,934 mi+10,383 mi
  3. 25/01/200831,614 mi+10,680 mi
  4. 25/01/200831,614 mi
  5. 15/01/200938,511 mi+6,897 mi
  6. 26/01/201053,362 mi+14,851 mi
  7. 25/01/201163,960 mi+10,598 mi
  8. 25/01/201163,960 mi
  9. 23/01/201279,763 mi+15,803 mi
  10. 23/01/201279,768 mi+5 mi
  11. 13/03/201280,160 mi+392 mi
  12. 02/04/201383,061 mi+2,901 mi
  13. 05/04/201383,073 mi+12 mi
  14. 19/04/201487,745 mi+4,672 mi
  15. 26/03/201594,093 mi+6,348 mi
  16. 26/03/201594,093 mi
  17. 30/06/2016108,658 mi+14,565 mi
  18. 04/07/2017121,319 mi+12,661 mi
  19. 26/06/2018133,854 mi+12,535 mi
  20. 27/06/2018133,860 mi+6 mi
  21. 04/07/2019146,195 mi+12,335 mi
  22. 08/12/2020153,002 mi+6,807 mi
  23. 04/01/2022153,130 mi+128 mi
  24. 12/12/2022154,360 mi+1,230 mi
  25. 16/12/2022154,368 mi+8 mi
  26. 13/12/2023156,149 mi+1,781 mi
  27. 18/12/2023156,154 mi+5 mi

Average of roughly 8,136 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.

LS51 NXV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 16:13
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Ford Fiesta (LS51 NXV) between January 2006 and December 2023.

The record contains 19 passes and 8 failures.

The most recent test on 18 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Steering (12 issues), Bodywork (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 39 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.

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