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AF51 PFV

2001 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

140,156 mi
Last recorded140,156 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 PFV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 140,156 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 140,156 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 137,237 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 137,237 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 May 2017 130,726 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2017 130,710 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 122,804 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2016 122,804 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 114,515 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2015 114,515 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 19 May 2014 108,691 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 108,691 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 105,166 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 100,812 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 100,812 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 96,113 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2010 87,283 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 75,602 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 69,246 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2007 60,155 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 60,098 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 53,128 miles

Front brake balance close to limit.

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

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

Tracking

Pass 2 Sep 2005 45,531 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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AF51 PFV is a 2001 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AF51 PFV, 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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AF51 PFV is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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