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A15 AOO

2001 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

48,696 mi
Last recorded48,696 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 AOO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 48,696 miles

Nearside Rear sill has slight corrosion

Central Rear exhaust slight corroded

Front suspension has slight corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

n/s/f o/s/f brake callipers corroded

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 23 Jul 2024 48,627 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all on underside of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE IN ALL AREAS.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 48,593 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE IN ALL AREAS.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 48,472 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE IN ALL AREAS.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 48,453 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE IN ALL AREAS.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 48,190 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

underside of vehicle has heavy surface corrosion.

Pass 23 Jul 2020 47,405 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 47,117 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal ones' on vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 46,722 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 46,407 miles

Offside Rear 195/60/15v tyre has a cut to the tread, but not exceeding the fail criteria.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TOO flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

light age related cracking . Tyre is thirteen years old.

Fail 24 Jul 2017 46,390 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Rear 195/60/15v tyre has a cut to the tread, but not exceeding the fail criteria.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TOO flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

light age related cracking . Tyre is thirteen years old.

Pass 25 Jul 2016 46,026 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jul 2015 43,880 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 42,768 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 41,574 miles

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)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 40,552 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 39,520 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 37,739 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 36,215 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 34,691 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 32,575 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 30,610 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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A15 AOO is a 2001 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A15 AOO, 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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A15 AOO is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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