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A15 RAB

2001 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,858 mi
Last recorded103,858 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 RAB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 103,858 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear suspension arm bushes cracking

Fail 19 Aug 2015 103,811 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

rear suspension arm bushes cracking

Pass 2 Jun 2014 98,658 miles

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

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

front coil springs rusty

front exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2014 98,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

front coil springs rusty

front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2013 94,851 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 94,851 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2012 89,832 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 89,831 miles

Inner Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 83,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 79,458 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 75,747 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 71,321 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 59,765 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 59,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 34,867 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 RAB is a 2001 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A15 RAB, 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 RAB is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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