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AD51 CLZ

2001 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,593 mi
Last recorded130,593 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 CLZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 130,593 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 130,592 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 122,636 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 122,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 119,015 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 110,547 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 105,030 miles

coilsprings corroded,inner and outer sills,suspension mounts/components,subframes corroding

Fail 29 Jul 2013 105,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

coilsprings corroded,inner and outer sills,suspension mounts/components,subframes corroding

Pass 17 Jul 2012 93,940 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 84,271 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2011 84,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2010 72,691 miles

Air con system leaking dye from pump area

Fail 7 Jun 2010 72,691 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Air con system leaking dye from pump area

Pass 2 Jun 2009 61,104 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 58,855 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 50,925 miles

both front tyres down to 3mm

Pass 2 Feb 2007 42,832 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 35,231 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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AD51 CLZ is a 2001 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AD51 CLZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD51 CLZ registered?

AD51 CLZ is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is AD51 CLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 CLZ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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