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AF51 WCE

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

92,457 mi
Last recorded92,457 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 WCE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 92,457 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear axle and suspension corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2021 89,369 miles

Nearside Front Body not fully secure lower wing (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 20 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2021 89,307 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body not fully secure lower wing (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 20 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2019 82,450 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 82,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 76,924 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

surface corrosion appearing on various parts under car

Pass 26 Aug 2017 72,097 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flxi section (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2017 72,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flxi section (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 66,383 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

offside and nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 8 Sep 2016 66,383 miles

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 12 Sep 2015 62,072 miles

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

front and rear tyres slightly worn

Pass 27 Aug 2014 58,329 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 53,406 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 49,554 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 44,658 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 40,142 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 40,128 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 35,664 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 30,582 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 25,882 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 21,303 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 16,929 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 16,834 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 WCE is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WCE, 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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What year was AF51 WCE registered?

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

Is AF51 WCE safe to buy?

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