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A3 CXT

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

105,358 mi
Last recorded105,358 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 CXT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 105,358 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 105,326 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine leaking coolant from expansion bottle area.

Pass 19 Nov 2011 101,040 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 101,040 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 129,526 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 103,448 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 103,448 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2008 91,243 miles

o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyres uneven wear

Fail 12 May 2008 91,243 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyres uneven wear

Pass 14 May 2007 78,571 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 78,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2006 61,990 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 61,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 CXT is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 A3 CXT, 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 CXT registered?

A3 CXT is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is A3 CXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 CXT shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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