2001 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · LT51 TZS
2001 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 49,159 miles. MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,159 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LT51 TZS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2025
- 49,159 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.
LT51 TZS 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 (LT51 TZS) between August 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LT51 TZS Mileage History
- 03/08/202237,071 mi
- 18/07/202340,776 mi+3,705 mi
- 18/07/202444,748 mi+3,972 mi
- 23/07/202444,804 mi+56 mi
- 30/07/202549,159 mi+4,355 mi
Average of roughly 4,043 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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