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A14 NWC

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

108,825 mi
Last recorded108,825 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 NWC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 108,825 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 104,269 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 104,250 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

offside rear wheel buckled

rear tyres worn low offside rear on limit advise replacement

Pass 12 Dec 2015 102,765 miles

front flexi exhaust blowing and poor condition

rear tyres worn

Fail 12 Dec 2015 102,765 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front flexi exhaust blowing and poor condition

rear tyres worn

Pass 10 Dec 2014 97,476 miles

gresae around offside inner cv boot

slight exhaust blow

Fail 10 Dec 2014 97,476 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

gresae around offside inner cv boot

slight exhaust blow

Pass 30 Nov 2013 92,249 miles

both inner cv gaiters oily

drivers electric window not working

exhaust starting to corrode

outer sill covers fitted,unable to inspect prescribed areas

rear coil springs corroding

Fail 29 Nov 2013 92,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both inner cv gaiters oily

drivers electric window not working

exhaust starting to corrode

outer sill covers fitted,unable to inspect prescribed areas

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 18 Dec 2012 87,830 miles

Both inner cv gaiters appear to be leaking grease, no damage found.

Plastic trim fitted to outer sills. Unable to fully inspect perscribed areas.

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Dec 2012 87,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both inner cv gaiters appear to be leaking grease, no damage found.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Plastic trim fitted to outer sills. Unable to fully inspect perscribed areas.

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 83,675 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs in poor condition(rust)

fuel line damaged

rear floor rusty by seat belt mounts

slight binding in offside rear brake

Pass 3 Dec 2010 78,298 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

slight damage to nearside front wheel

Fail 4 Dec 2009 73,309 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 73,309 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 65,348 miles

Gearbox leaking oil

Pass 19 Dec 2007 58,221 miles

Front windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front fog light not working

Pass 6 Dec 2006 51,016 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 50,994 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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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A14 NWC is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A14 NWC, 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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A14 NWC is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 April 2001.

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