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AE51 SRZ

2001 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,541 mi
Last recorded114,541 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 SRZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2013 114,541 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 114,329 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 108,238 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 105,020 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 105,020 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 99,183 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 99,128 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 93,528 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 93,527 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside 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) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 85,402 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 85,402 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 77,488 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 67,765 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 67,765 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 SRZ is a 2001 Ford Focus in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SRZ, 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 SRZ registered?

AE51 SRZ is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 November 2001.

Is AE51 SRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 SRZ shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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