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A15 FGA

2001 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,400 mi
Last recorded130,400 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 FGA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 130,400 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 129,974 miles

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

fuel tank filler pipes slightly corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2021 129,972 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner arch slight corrosion

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner arch slight corrosion

fuel tank filler pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2020 129,462 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner arch corroded in places

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

Offside Rear Inner arch corroded in places

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 128,693 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 128,690 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorated

Offside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2018 127,535 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 126,829 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 125,673 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 122,526 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 119,858 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2014

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2013 116,555 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 112,358 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 107,927 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 103,236 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 98,264 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 91,840 miles

chip in o/s of windscreen

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 23 Jun 2007 86,423 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Jul 2006 82,124 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 75,777 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)

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 FGA is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A15 FGA, 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 FGA is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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