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AF51 VZH

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,094 mi
Last recorded102,094 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2017 102,094 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2016 98,846 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit

cills not fully checked ref cover fitted

Pass 14 May 2015 93,446 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 May 2014 88,680 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 88,680 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 83,532 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 78,773 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 78,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 May 2011 75,047 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 May 2011 75,047 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 70,033 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 64,835 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 55,658 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 44,820 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2007 44,820 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 37,685 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 31,089 miles

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

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

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 VZH is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 VZH, 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 VZH registered?

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

Is AF51 VZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 VZH shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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