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AD51 CME

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,668 mi
Last recorded126,668 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 CME
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2016 126,668 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 23 Feb 2015 118,116 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 23 Feb 2015 118,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 27 Feb 2014 109,966 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 109,966 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 102,163 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 94,738 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 87,064 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 81,064 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 81,064 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2009 74,628 miles

the front tyres are right on the legal limit and the o/s/r tyre is worn and going out of shape

Pass 27 Feb 2008 67,352 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 55,392 miles

slight warp on front brake discs

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 CME 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 69.2%.

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 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 AD51 CME, 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 CME registered?

AD51 CME is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 December 2001.

Is AD51 CME safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 CME shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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