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A85 MGS

2001 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

756,262 mi
Last recorded756,262 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA85 MGS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 756,262 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 756,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 73,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 70,070 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 65,230 miles

Nearside Front 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 30 Jul 2013 65,230 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 61,067 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 57,300 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 57,300 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 53,510 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 48,807 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 45,351 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 45,351 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2007 41,794 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 38,690 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 34,937 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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A85 MGS is a 2001 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A85 MGS, 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 A85 MGS registered?

A85 MGS is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 August 2001.

Is A85 MGS safe to buy?

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