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AF51 VZR

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,577 mi
Last recorded109,577 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 109,577 miles

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

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

rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2016 108,500 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 108,500 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 102,787 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 95,234 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 86,518 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 77,544 miles

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

front brake imbalance just within limits...

offside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

Fail 14 May 2012 77,502 miles

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

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

front brake imbalance just within limits...

offside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

Pass 16 Apr 2011 66,926 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2011 66,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2010 57,979 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

hand brake nearing maximum travel

Fail 12 Mar 2009 50,884 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 50,884 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 36,331 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 21,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 21,843 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 20,474 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 16,559 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 VZR is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VZR, 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 VZR registered?

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

Is AF51 VZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 VZR shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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