2001 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · WR51 NLJ
2001 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 02 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 74,141 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,141 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WR51 NLJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
- 74,141 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WR51 NLJ 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 (WR51 NLJ) between June 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (17 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
WR51 NLJ Mileage History
- 17/06/202468,759 mi
- 24/06/202468,769 mi+10 mi
- 13/06/202570,696 mi+1,927 mi
- 25/06/202570,749 mi+53 mi
- 28/05/202674,141 mi+3,392 mi
Average of roughly 2,769 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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