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A17 EVR

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,788 mi
Last recorded65,788 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 EVR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2012 65,788 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 61,547 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 61,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

possibe engine mounting on gearbox weakened

Fail 16 Apr 2010 48,071 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust heat shield loose at rear

Pass 16 Apr 2010 48,071 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

exhaust heat shield loose at rear

Pass 20 Feb 2009 84,426 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 70,122 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 57,759 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 57,759 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 44,398 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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A17 EVR is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A17 EVR, 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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What year was A17 EVR registered?

A17 EVR is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is A17 EVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 EVR shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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