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AF51 PVU

2001 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,382 mi
Last recorded95,382 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 PVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 95,382 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 95,382 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 86,892 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 86,892 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 77,315 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 77,314 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 67,183 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 67,183 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 58,431 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 58,431 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 49,338 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 44,441 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 38,150 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 28,546 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 PVU is a 2001 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PVU, 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 AF51 PVU registered?

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

Is AF51 PVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 PVU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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