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AF51 VZX

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

171,598 mi
Last recorded171,598 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 VZX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 171,598 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 171,598 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 160,907 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 160,907 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 150,007 miles

slight corrosion to various brake pipes

Fail 7 Sep 2015 150,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cill section (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight corrosion to various brake pipes

Pass 8 Sep 2014 138,400 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake pipes greased

Fail 8 Sep 2014 138,400 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake pipes greased

osf tyre

wipers

Pass 3 Sep 2013 127,060 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 117,580 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 105,874 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 93,709 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 83,647 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 74,153 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 74,153 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 64,337 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 56,461 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 48,581 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 VZX is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue 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 VZX, 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 VZX is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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