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AF51 RYG

2001 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,376 mi
Last recorded85,376 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 RYG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 85,376 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 83,267 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system corroded/catalyst rattle (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 81,505 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipes show signs of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

engine warning light on

Pass 7 Apr 2016 78,779 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 76,065 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 76,065 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

catalyst rattling

Pass 23 Apr 2014 72,061 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 67,646 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 64,020 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

centre exhaust loose/rattles inside

Pass 7 May 2011 60,570 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 59,613 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 57,301 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 57,301 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 50,032 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 43,954 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 35,002 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 21,751 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 20,955 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 RYG is a 2001 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RYG, 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 RYG registered?

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

Is AF51 RYG safe to buy?

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