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AD51 DGF

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,834 mi
Last recorded121,834 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 DGF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 121,834 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2015 121,830 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2014 119,597 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 119,595 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2013 114,349 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

slight oil seepage from attached sensor (around gasket) on engine head

Pass 1 Dec 2012 104,190 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2012 104,190 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Nov 2011 91,761 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 91,761 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 82,350 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 82,350 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 74,328 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 66,304 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 54,846 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 45,943 miles

advisory. slight imbalance noted at front braking. advise attention.

Pass 25 Nov 2005 39,384 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 39,384 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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 DGF is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DGF, 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 DGF registered?

AD51 DGF is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is AD51 DGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 DGF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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