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AF51 VBO

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,238 mi
Last recorded154,238 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 VBO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 154,238 miles

Engine coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Windscreen damaged outside of drivers view of the road

Pass 26 Jan 2015 145,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 145,415 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 136,931 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Jan 2014 136,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Jan 2013 127,395 miles

Offside front electric window fault

Two child seats fitted in rear.

Pass 23 Jan 2012 119,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers side wiper blade shorter than standard

Engine coolant level low

Exhaust front support bracket broken

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jan 2012 119,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers side wiper blade shorter than standard

Engine coolant level low

Exhaust front support bracket broken

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 111,084 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 102,499 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine oil level on minimum

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2010 102,499 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine oil level on minimum

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2009 94,619 miles

both front tyres are showing signs of wear

Fail 23 Jan 2009 94,619 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres are showing signs of wear

Pass 9 Nov 2007 78,467 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 66,164 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 58,114 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 VBO is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VBO, 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 VBO is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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