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AD51 VUU

2001 Ford Focus

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,130 mi
Last recorded117,130 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 VUU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 117,130 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 116,875 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 116,637 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 116,227 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 115,570 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 114,736 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 114,162 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 113,070 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 112,300 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 111,498 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 110,067 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 108,324 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 106,760 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 104,408 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 101,578 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 99,016 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 99,016 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 92,086 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Jun 2010 92,084 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2009 72,754 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 66,047 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 66,047 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

advise near side rear tyre perished & distorted

Pass 13 Feb 2007 53,385 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 43,782 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 VUU is a 2001 Ford Focus in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VUU, 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 VUU registered?

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

Is AD51 VUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 VUU shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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