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AF51 UYW

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

146,597 mi
Last recorded146,597 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 UYW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 146,597 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 14 Oct 2021 142,707 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 142,707 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 140,139 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 140,139 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 137,419 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 137,419 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2018 133,387 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 133,385 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2017 130,631 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 130,631 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 125,845 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 125,817 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure ANTI ROLL BAR LINK BOLT BROKEN (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 120,696 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 120,696 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 115,529 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 115,529 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 108,134 miles

offside handbrake effort slightly down on nearside

Fail 7 Oct 2013 108,134 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside handbrake effort slightly down on nearside

Pass 17 Oct 2012 100,811 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 93,582 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 85,574 miles

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

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

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

slight deterioration to nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush.

Pass 17 Aug 2009 78,175 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 78,175 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 70,518 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 60,755 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 60,755 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 52,405 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 52,405 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 UYW is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 UYW, 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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What year was AF51 UYW registered?

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

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