2001 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · Y436 AAC
2001 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 103,360 miles. MOT valid until 05 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,360 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y436 AAC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2025
- 103,360 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y436 AAC 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 (Y436 AAC) between November 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch of (5.3.6 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill of as marked (5.3.6 (a) (”.
Y436 AAC Mileage History
- 28/11/202293,773 mi
- 06/12/202293,811 mi+38 mi
- 15/11/202397,064 mi+3,253 mi
- 30/11/202499,135 mi+2,071 mi
- 02/12/2025103,360 mi+4,225 mi
Average of roughly 3,183 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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