2001 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · YR51 HMK
2001 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 10 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 20,795 miles. MOT expired on 14 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 20,795 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR51 HMK Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2025
- 20,795 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR51 HMK 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 (YR51 HMK) between March 2024 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 April 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: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (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: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
YR51 HMK Mileage History
- 28/03/202420,795 mi
- 11/04/202420,796 mi+1 mi
- 16/04/202520,795 mi-1 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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