Ford Fiesta Mk7 Fuel Filler Flap Cover Hot Magenta Pearl - M9 8A61-A405A02-AF

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos. Ford Fiesta Mk7 Fuel Filler Flap Cover Hot Magenta Pearl - M9 is an original body component from the Fuel filler covers and accessories group, designed for a precise fit in the seventh-generation Fiesta model. The distinctive Hot Magenta Pearl paint in code M9 allows for maintaining color consistency of the bodywork and aesthetically restoring the vehicle's factory appearance.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 1721979-HMA
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 1721979
• Substitutable numbers: 8A61-A405A0-2BFXWAA, 8A61A405A02BFXWAA, 1721979, 8A61-A405A02-AF, 8A61A405A02AF
• Part type: Fuel Door
• Color: Hot Magenta Pearl - M9
• Category: Fuel Flaps & Components

Characteristics and purpose of the fuel filler flap

The presented fuel filler flap has been designed specifically for the Ford Fiesta Mk7 body structure, maintaining the correct geometry, crease lines, and mounting method. As a result, the component works properly with the fuel filler recess, hinge, and opening mechanism, which translates into stable closing and repeatable fitment with the bodywork. The Hot Magenta Pearl – M9 color is a pearlescent paint with a vivid, modern shade, which allows for the aesthetic replacement of a damaged flap without the need for additional painting of the entire component, provided that the other parts of the body have retained their factory color and coating structure.

Construction, fitment, and installation

The fuel filler flap for the Ford Fiesta Mk7 is a body component operating in an area exposed to frequent opening, contact with the fuel nozzle, and variable weather conditions. The properly selected shape and hinge design ensure:

• proper adhesion to the fender panel,
• stable guidance during opening and closing,
• maintaining a gap at a level similar to the factory standard. As a component from the Fuel filler covers and accessories group, the flap works with the factory filler socket and cap without interfering with the fuel system structure. Installation takes place in the place of the original flap, using the mounting points provided by the manufacturer, which facilitates replacement in workshop or service conditions.

Hot Magenta Pearl – M9 color and visual aspects

The pearlescent Hot Magenta Pearl paint in code M9 stands out for its color depth and characteristic play of light on the surface, which is particularly visible on rounded body elements such as the fuel filler flap. Using the original shade allows to:

• minimize color differences between the new and existing component,
• maintain visual consistency of the entire side of the vehicle,
• limit the scope of any potential paint work to the necessary minimum. For owners of vehicles in this less common color, using a flap in the Hot Magenta Pearl shade is a practical way to restore aesthetics after mechanical damage or corrosion within the original component.

Used condition and benefits of choosing OE parts

The offered fuel filler flap is a used component, which allows combining an attractive purchase cost with maintaining the original geometry and material characteristics. In the case of body components such as fuel filler covers, using OE parts promotes proper fitment with the bodywork and compatibility with factory mounting solutions. If you are considering a choice between original parts, replacements, and aftermarket components and want to better understand the cost and quality differences, the following article describing these issues may be helpful: original, replacement, and used car parts – what to choose.

Operation, fuel system, and selection by part numbers

The fuel filler flap, although not a working element of the fuel system, performs an important protective function – it secures the filler area against contaminants, moisture, and mechanical damage. Proper selection of this part by catalog numbers and compatibility with a specific body version reduces the risk of problems with closing or leaks within the filler area. If you want to broaden your knowledge about the construction and maintenance of the fuel system, diagnostics, and component selection by identification numbers, it is worth reading the guide: fuel system – injectors, pumps, and fuel tank: maintenance and regeneration.

Expanding fuel filler modernization in a Ford

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the fuel filler area in your Ford and need other components from the same group, such as additional covers, shields, or accessory protection elements, check the available parts in the Ford fuel filler covers and accessories category.