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AD51 VUV

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,079 mi
Last recorded135,079 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 VUV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 135,079 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 123,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

fuel filler pipe corroded

has parts of exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2011 116,747 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 May 2011 116,747 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 109,618 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 109,618 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 99,223 miles

air leak from split breather pipe under inlet manifold

Fail 19 Jun 2009 99,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

air leak from split breather pipe under inlet manifold

Pass 24 May 2008 87,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 75,419 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 75,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 55,161 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 VUV is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VUV, 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 VUV registered?

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

Is AD51 VUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 VUV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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