2001 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · Y774 BDU
2001 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2001. Recorded mileage 40,103 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 May 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,103 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y774 BDU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2024
- 40,103 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y774 BDU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Ford Fiesta (Y774 BDU) between April 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
Y774 BDU Mileage History
- 02/04/202230,479 mi
- 17/03/202331,191 mi+712 mi
- 05/06/202440,103 mi+8,912 mi
Average of roughly 4,420 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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