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A3 BHG

2001 Ford Focus

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

91,003 mi
Last recorded91,003 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 BHG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 91,003 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 85,430 miles

Front power steering has slight leak

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 85,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front power steering has slight leak

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 81,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 76,921 miles

Offside Front Adv slight wear to offside front anti roll bar link..........

Power steering close to minimum mark Adv power steering fluid getting low in reservoir.......... (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 72,395 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 72,395 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 68,451 miles

Adv surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.......

Pass 17 Jan 2020 66,821 miles

Adv slight leak /damp from around power steering rack hydraulic pipes......

Adv slight travel to parking brake lever..........

Adv surface corrosion to underside of vehicle at rear.......

Pass 6 Feb 2019 62,295 miles

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

OIL FILTER CORRODED

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security WHEEL ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2016 62,266 miles

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

both rear tyres side walls starting to crack

Fail 17 Apr 2015 60,681 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 60,681 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 60,305 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 60,302 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 58,855 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 58,851 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 56,948 miles

needs tracking

o/s front tyre worn on the inner edge

slight oil leak

slight wear front brake discs

slight weep from the steering rack

Pass 21 Oct 2010 54,363 miles

o/s front tyre worn slightly on the inner edge

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 26 Nov 2009 52,338 miles

o/s front tyre worn slightly on the inner edge

slight leak from the power steering pump

Pass 11 Sep 2008 49,225 miles

exhaust system rusty

n/s door mirror glass loose

slight engine oil weep

Pass 18 Apr 2007 44,890 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 40,366 miles

Nearside Rear 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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A3 BHG is a 2001 Ford Focus in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 A3 BHG, 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 A3 BHG registered?

A3 BHG is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 May 2001.

Is A3 BHG safe to buy?

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