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AD51 CSU

2001 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

67,039 mi
Last recorded67,039 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 CSU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 67,039 miles

Engine management light on dash

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 67,003 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine management light on dash

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 50,467 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 50,467 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 50,467 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 34,375 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 34,367 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 17,101 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 17,084 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 16,949 miles

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 12,401 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 7,739 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre worn down to 2mm on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn down to 2mm

offside front tyre worn down to 2mm on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2010 67,310 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 67,310 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 59,709 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 59,709 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 52,647 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 45,182 miles

o/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2006 39,451 miles

both rear tyres getting low

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 CSU is a 2001 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CSU, 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 AD51 CSU registered?

AD51 CSU is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is AD51 CSU safe to buy?

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