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AD51 VDZ

2001 Ford Focus

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,420 mi
Last recorded157,420 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 VDZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 157,420 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 157,413 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 141,566 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 116,424 miles

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

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

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

rear subframe and various components heavily corroded.

Fail 5 Jun 2010 116,023 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear subframe and various components heavily corroded.

Pass 11 May 2009 84,433 miles

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

front exhaust pipe flexy very worn

n/s gearbox output seal leaking

s/s door mirror assembly broken

Pass 3 Oct 2008 70,344 miles

oil leak from gearbox.

slight corrosion on offside front brake pipe.

Fail 3 Oct 2008 70,344 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust heat shield hanging loose.

oil leak from gearbox.

slight corrosion on offside front brake pipe.

Pass 30 Oct 2007 59,429 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 59,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2006 45,152 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on insides

Number plate screws replaced as made Ds look like Bs

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 VDZ is a 2001 Ford Focus in Gold 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 VDZ, 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 VDZ is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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