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AF51 PHJ

2001 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

100,050 mi
Last recorded100,050 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 PHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2013 100,050 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside rear outer floor pan area

engine oil leak

offside rear inner wheel rim some distortion

offside rear tyre perished

some markings on drivers door mirror glass

Fail 31 May 2013 100,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

corrosion to offside and nearside rear outer floor pan area

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre worn low and on limits

offside rear inner wheel rim some distortion

offside rear tyre perished

some markings on drivers door mirror glass

Pass 31 May 2012 98,181 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

bad oil leak

both front tyres close to limit and need attention

corrosion to rear inner sills

o/s/f mirror glass taped on and poor

rear suspension componants corroded

Fail 31 May 2012 98,181 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

bad oil leak

both front tyres close to limit and need attention

corrosion to rear inner sills

o/s/f mirror glass taped on and poor

rear suspension componants corroded

Pass 28 May 2011 97,070 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)

front brake discs worn

hand brake travel high

oil leak

Fail 13 May 2010 94,354 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn to 2.5 to 3mm

rear exhaust mounting brackets very corroded

Pass 13 May 2010 94,354 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn to 2.5 to 3mm

rear exhaust mounting brackets very corroded

Pass 12 May 2009 91,666 miles

both front brake discs worn

both front wiper blades in poor condition

offside rear inner wheel rim slightly distorted

Fail 7 May 2009 91,560 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both front brake discs worn

both front wiper blades in poor condition

offside rear inner wheel rim slightly distorted

Pass 6 May 2008 88,978 miles

Engine has oil leak

Headlamp aims on lower limits

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/f tyre getting low

o/s/f tyre getting low

Fail 6 May 2008 88,978 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine has oil leak

Headlamp aims on lower limits

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/f tyre getting low

o/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 25 Jan 2007 82,080 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 PHJ is a 2001 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

Is AF51 PHJ safe to buy?

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