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AD51 VFE

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

144,988 mi
Last recorded144,988 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 144,988 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 144,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 137,794 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside front tyre low on inner edge

Vehicle has slight missfire but still passed emissions test

Fail 1 May 2015 137,794 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside front tyre low on inner edge

Vehicle has slight missfire but still passed emissions test

Pass 9 Apr 2014 130,144 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 122,346 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 122,346 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 113,765 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 113,765 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 107,918 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 107,918 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 98,734 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 89,305 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 79,333 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 67,951 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 67,951 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 61,533 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 VFE is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VFE, 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 VFE registered?

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

Is AD51 VFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 VFE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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