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AF51 RDX

2001 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,928 mi
Last recorded124,928 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 124,928 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 120,251 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine tray is insecure.

general underbody surface rust.

Pass 2 Aug 2016 120,239 miles

Engine undertray broken and loose

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 120,236 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Engine undertray broken and loose

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 100,833 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 100,831 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 94,566 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 88,716 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 78,467 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 69,903 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

reserve travel on parking brake lever too small

Fail 7 May 2009 69,903 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

reserve travel on parking brake lever too small

Pass 29 Apr 2008 65,145 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 65,145 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

power steering pump slight leak

Pass 20 May 2006 50,443 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 88,785 miles

adv light corrosion on chassis †adv lift in lower ball joints

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 RDX is a 2001 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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