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AF51 RZZ

2001 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

70,897 mi
Last recorded70,897 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 RZZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 70,897 miles

front brake discs are in very poor condition

front brakes out of ballance

front subframe has been welded

rear suspension components are very rusty

slight play in o/s and n/s rack ends

Fail 7 Nov 2017 70,891 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

front brake discs are in very poor condition

front brakes out of ballance

front subframe has been welded

rear suspension components are very rusty

slight play in o/s and n/s rack ends

Pass 9 Nov 2016 68,725 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear park-brake effort slightly low

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on most under-side suspension components

Fail 8 Nov 2016 68,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear park-brake effort slightly low

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on most under-side suspension components

Pass 5 Nov 2015 66,905 miles

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

corrosion 0n most suspension components

Pass 7 Nov 2014 64,358 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion in rear silencer

corrosion on ALL front and rear suspension components

Fail 7 Nov 2014 64,358 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion in rear silencer

corrosion on ALL front and rear suspension components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 61,454 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on all suspension and brake components

corrosion on exhaust

Fail 7 Nov 2013 61,454 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on all suspension and brake components

corrosion on exhaust

Fail 6 Nov 2012 60,949 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on most suspension components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 60,949 miles

corrosion on most suspension components

Pass 3 Nov 2011 59,584 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 59,584 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 57,589 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 57,589 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 53,063 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 53,063 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/rear tyre cracking on tread and sidewall

Pass 7 Aug 2008 48,414 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 48,414 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 43,938 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 38,661 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Aug 2006 38,661 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 RZZ is a 2001 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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