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AD51 WVL

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,757 mi
Last recorded129,757 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 WVL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 129,757 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 129,704 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill-floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear trailing arms (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 118,108 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2015 118,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2014 111,694 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 103,266 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2012 95,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Sep 2012 95,299 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2011 87,986 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 87,969 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 81,291 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 69,688 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres worn on inner edges, advise steering track check

exhaust heatshield near fuel tank deteriorated and loose

Pass 29 Aug 2009 69,688 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges, advise steering track check

exhaust heatshield near fuel tank deteriorated and loose

Pass 17 Jul 2008 58,769 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust heatshields loose

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 16 Jul 2007 46,210 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 43,709 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 33,791 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 WVL is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WVL, 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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AD51 WVL is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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