2001 Ford Fiesta 1.8L Diesel · X841 BKU
2001 Ford Fiesta (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2001. Recorded mileage 76,098 miles. MOT valid until 09 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,098 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X841 BKU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2026
- 76,098 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X841 BKU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Ford Fiesta (X841 BKU) between May 2025 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 August 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: Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi pipe cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi pipe cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
X841 BKU Mileage History
- 28/05/202575,867 mi
- 30/05/202575,870 mi+3 mi
- 11/08/202676,098 mi+228 mi
- 11/08/202676,098 mi
Average of roughly 192 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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