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AF51 RYU

2001 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,326 mi
Last recorded154,326 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 154,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 154,323 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 150,415 miles

BOTH REAR W/ARCHES CORRODED.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 148,499 miles

advise rear archs are becoming corroded

advise underside of vehicle is corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2018 148,499 miles

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

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

advise rear archs are becoming corroded

advise underside of vehicle is corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2017 146,921 miles

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

advise offside rear is perrished

Pass 3 Mar 2016 144,402 miles

SCREEN HAS SCRATCH MARK

UNDER SIDE AND REAR WHEEL ARCHES OF VEHICLE HAS SURFACE RUST.

Fail 3 Mar 2016 144,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

SCREEN HAS SCRATCH MARK

UNDER SIDE AND REAR WHEEL ARCHES OF VEHICLE HAS SURFACE RUST.

Pass 18 Feb 2015 142,014 miles

w/arches rusting.screen scratched.

Pass 9 Jan 2014 132,424 miles

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

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

VEHICLE WET WHEN TESTED.WINDSCREEN HAS SCRATCH MARK.REAR UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HAS SURFACE RUST.

Pass 11 Jan 2013 121,110 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 121,110 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 108,334 miles

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 106,047 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 106,047 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 94,287 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 82,412 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 67,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 67,623 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 50,988 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 42,354 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 34,322 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 RYU is a 2001 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RYU, 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 RYU registered?

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

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