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AE51 HXO

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,833 mi
Last recorded100,833 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 HXO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 100,833 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 99,750 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 99,750 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 99,746 miles

front discs rusty

Pass 31 Dec 2012 99,683 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 99,683 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 99,202 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 89,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 89,015 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 83,050 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 76,717 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 76,717 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 69,499 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Dec 2007 69,499 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2006 63,132 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 63,132 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 56,157 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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AE51 HXO is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver 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 AE51 HXO, 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 AE51 HXO registered?

AE51 HXO is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is AE51 HXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 HXO 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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