2001 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · ML51 LGU
2001 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 66,514 miles. MOT expired on 03 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,514 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML51 LGU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2024
- 66,514 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML51 LGU 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 (ML51 LGU) between February 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
ML51 LGU Mileage History
- 16/02/202256,779 mi
- 16/02/202256,779 mi
- 27/01/202360,599 mi+3,820 mi
- 28/02/202466,513 mi+5,914 mi
- 04/03/202466,514 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,758 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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