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AD51 VFA

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,048 mi
Last recorded174,048 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 174,048 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 164,788 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 154,460 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 143,938 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 136,492 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 136,492 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 131,156 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 131,155 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 124,941 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front headlight slightly loose - broke at mounting

Offside front window can not open

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 124,941 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front headlight slightly loose - broke at mounting

Offside front window can not open

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 118,219 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Dec 2016 113,991 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 113,991 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 109,165 miles

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

oil leaks

Pass 23 Jul 2015 107,086 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)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 107,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 102,224 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 98,302 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall not quite deep enough to reach the ply/cords

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 94,279 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 94,268 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 89,686 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 85,224 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 80,137 miles

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 14 Jul 2009 80,137 miles

long handbrake travel

Pass 4 Jul 2008 75,005 miles

Steering knock.

The n/s rear tyre is cracking on the tread.

Fail 3 Jul 2008 75,005 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering knock.

The n/s rear tyre is cracking on the tread.

Pass 21 Dec 2006 59,164 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 48,140 miles

Advise cut in outer side wall of n/s front tyre.

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 VFA is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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