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A2 GTU

2001 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,331 mi
Last recorded109,331 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 GTU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 109,331 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 109,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 104,790 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 100,216 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 100,216 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 87,345 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 78,960 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 67,685 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 60,217 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 60,217 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 47,550 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 40,943 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front bumper slightly damaged

front registration plate slightly damaged

offside door mirror has been repaired

offside front road wheel nut cover missing

offside front wing slightly damaged

tray fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring full inspection of steering and suspension systems

vehicle tested in wet condition

Pass 18 Mar 2008 35,966 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside door mirror casing insecure

rear tyre(s) sidewall(s) perished

Fail 18 Mar 2008 35,966 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside door mirror casing insecure

rear tyre(s) sidewall(s) perished

Fail 27 Mar 2007 33,221 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front bumper and wing damaged

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 27 Mar 2007 33,221 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front bumper and wing damaged

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 24 Mar 2006 28,091 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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A2 GTU is a 2001 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 A2 GTU, 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 A2 GTU registered?

A2 GTU is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 January 2001.

Is A2 GTU safe to buy?

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