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AD51 FNE

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

179,268 mi
Last recorded179,268 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 FNE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2012 179,268 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 162,399 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 145,420 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 145,255 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 118,060 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 118,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2008 85,155 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 85,155 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 71,178 miles

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

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

ooffside rear tyre starting to age cr5ack on outer wall

Pass 3 Jan 2006 54,647 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 54,647 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 FNE is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FNE, 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 FNE registered?

AD51 FNE is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is AD51 FNE safe to buy?

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