2001 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · MA51 YJP
2001 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 21 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 135,537 miles. MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,537 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA51 YJP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
- 135,537 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.
MA51 YJP 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 (MA51 YJP) between May 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
MA51 YJP Mileage History
- 25/05/2022133,577 mi
- 30/05/2022133,588 mi+11 mi
- 07/07/2023134,411 mi+823 mi
- 15/03/2025134,811 mi+400 mi
- 03/03/2026135,537 mi+726 mi
Average of roughly 519 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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