2001 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · Y897 CEX
2001 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 25 May 2001. Recorded mileage 100,892 miles. MOT expired on 17 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,892 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y897 CEX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/04/2025
- 100,892 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y897 CEX 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 (Y897 CEX) between March 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nsf and ”; “Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (”.
Y897 CEX Mileage History
- 22/03/202283,191 mi
- 27/03/202388,951 mi+5,760 mi
- 06/04/202388,969 mi+18 mi
- 15/04/202494,553 mi+5,584 mi
- 10/04/2025100,892 mi+6,339 mi
Average of roughly 5,799 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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