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AF51 WCA

2001 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,058 mi
Last recorded124,058 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 WCA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2019 124,058 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

little effort n/s/r handbrake

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel tank strap's corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2018 115,447 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on all wheel arch some with tape on

plastic outter seal cover's fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2018 115,445 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on all wheel arch some with tape on

plastic outter seal cover's fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2017 105,909 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly twisted (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all arches corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2017 105,905 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly twisted (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

all arches corroded

boot don't open

Pass 5 Sep 2016 95,148 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear arches corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

front exhaust hanger broken

n/s/f inner track rod has slight play

Fail 5 Sep 2016 95,148 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear arches corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

front exhaust hanger broken

n/s/f inner track rod has slight play

Pass 3 Sep 2015 83,390 miles

Offside Front uneven wear

plastic outter seal covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2014 74,440 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 52,719 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 45,038 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 22 Aug 2011 40,732 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 40,732 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 35,965 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 35,965 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 33,811 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 31,548 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 28,609 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 25,247 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 WCA is a 2001 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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