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A14 VRK

2001 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,766 mi
Last recorded119,766 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 VRK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 119,766 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 119,766 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 117,827 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rust over entire rear suspension

Fail 29 May 2020 117,827 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rust over entire rear suspension

Pass 4 Jun 2019 114,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 109,804 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 106,555 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 104,388 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 101,653 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 99,401 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 99,398 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 96,741 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 94,803 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 94,801 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Air con pump leaking fluid.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nsf tyre on 3mm.

Osf tyre on 3mm.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 91,042 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 85,713 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 85,713 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2009 79,169 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 70,274 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 57,676 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2007 57,676 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 45,315 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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A14 VRK is a 2001 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A14 VRK, 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 VRK is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 April 2001.

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