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AD51 DLN

2001 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

214,460 mi
Last recorded214,460 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 214,460 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2020 214,455 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sills both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel pipes corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2019 211,757 miles

rear fuel pipes corroded by filter

Fail 30 Nov 2019 211,757 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s rear o/s and n/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both rear heat shields insecure

rear fuel pipes corroded by filter

Pass 17 Nov 2018 210,728 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 210,157 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 210,157 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 204,609 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2016 204,609 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 192,630 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 184,070 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 184,070 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 177,131 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 177,131 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 164,537 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 151,536 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 136,847 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)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 119,117 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 97,787 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 77,416 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 62,351 miles

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

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 2 Dec 2005 45,848 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 DLN is a 2001 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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