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AD51 VFB

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,607 mi
Last recorded88,607 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 88,607 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit .......

o/s wiper smears .........

Fail 9 Aug 2017 88,347 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres close to legal limit .......

o/s wiper smears .........

Pass 3 Aug 2016 74,554 miles

general under body corrosion .......

n/s/r tyre tread uneven .......

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge and close to limit .......

Pass 30 Jul 2015 71,481 miles

rear suspension slightly corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2015 71,481 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2014 69,660 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 66,754 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 63,290 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 63,290 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 59,275 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 56,198 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 53,107 miles

advise fluid leak from clutch hydraulics (fluid feed from brake master clylinder)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 48,005 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 43,507 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 38,466 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 VFB 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 80%.

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 VFB, 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 VFB registered?

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

Is AD51 VFB safe to buy?

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