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A12 MFC

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,213 mi
Last recorded66,213 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 MFC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2014 66,213 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 61,620 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front pads down to 3mm

o/s/f/ tyre cut on outer wall.

Fail 4 Dec 2012 55,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Dec 2012 55,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Nov 2011 49,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 49,224 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 48,985 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 48,985 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 46,786 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 44,400 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 41,974 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 37,881 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 32,529 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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A12 MFC is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 84,182 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A12 MFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A12 MFC registered?

A12 MFC is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 August 2001.

Is A12 MFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 MFC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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