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AF51 VAA

2001 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

167,476 mi
Last recorded167,476 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 VAA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 167,476 miles

offside front tyre is worn low on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2014 157,543 miles

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

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

windscreen damaged in nearside lower corner

Fail 1 Aug 2014 157,488 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

windscreen damaged in nearside lower corner

Pass 26 Jul 2013 147,907 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 137,340 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 132,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 122,758 miles

STRONGLY ADVISE :- KNOCK FROM FRONT WHEN REVERSING & BRAKES APPLIED!?

STRONGLY ADVISE :- N/S/F & O/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES DETERIOATED.

one high level stop light not working. exhaust heat shield loose. N/S/F wheel rim damaged.

Fail 25 May 2010 122,491 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

1. one high level stop light not working.2.exhaust heat shield loose.3.both front lower suspension arn rear mountings wearing.4.n/s/f wheel rims damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2009 113,097 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 104,609 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 94,517 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 74,000 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 VAA is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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