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AD51 VEX

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,563 mi
Last recorded110,563 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 110,563 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 104,361 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 98,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

marks to rear number plate

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight deterioation to front number plate

surface corrosion to underside rear floor and inner sill areas

surface corrosion to underside steering braking and suspension components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 98,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

marks to rear number plate

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight deterioation to front number plate

surface corrosion to underside rear floor and inner sill areas

surface corrosion to underside steering braking and suspension components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 92,881 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 92,881 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 88,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 88,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 83,404 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 79,266 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 75,370 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 69,809 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 62,356 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2006 62,356 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2005 57,079 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 VEX is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VEX, 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 VEX registered?

AD51 VEX is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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