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AF51 RCV

2001 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,134 mi
Last recorded124,134 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 124,134 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 124,134 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 119,113 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 111,039 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2012 104,600 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2012 104,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2011 96,112 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 96,112 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 88,024 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 88,024 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 79,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 24 Sep 2008 70,314 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 59,685 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 50,842 miles

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)

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 RCV is a 2001 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RCV, 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 RCV registered?

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

Is AF51 RCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 RCV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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