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AD51 VSM

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,965 mi
Last recorded122,965 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2010 122,965 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 122,965 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 113,023 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 101,259 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 101,259 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 87,021 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 75,552 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 58,012 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 VSM is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VSM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD51 VSM registered?

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

Is AD51 VSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 VSM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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