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AF51 PMU

2001 Ford Focus

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,619 mi
Last recorded116,619 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 PMU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 116,619 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 116,617 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 116,361 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2018 116,353 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2017 115,457 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Jul 2017 115,456 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 114,167 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Jul 2016 114,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jul 2015 112,088 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2014 108,856 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 108,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 108,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads wearing thin

wipers not checked

Pass 4 Jul 2013 100,962 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2012 90,926 miles

oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2012 90,280 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2011 81,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 71,014 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 61,090 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 61,090 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 52,097 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 48,503 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 40,371 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 PMU is a 2001 Ford Focus in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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