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AF51 WCN

2001 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,909 mi
Last recorded82,909 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 WCN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2024 82,909 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner cil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 82,852 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 78,643 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 73,148 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 69,950 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 69,944 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 66,371 miles

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

reverse light not working

Pass 12 Sep 2018 61,660 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 57,794 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 53,215 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 49,130 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 47,172 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 46,930 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 46,327 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 45,439 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 43,519 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 41,150 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 38,685 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 35,952 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 32,600 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 30,116 miles

both rear tyres close too legal limit(1.6mm)

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 WCN is a 2001 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WCN, 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 WCN registered?

AF51 WCN is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is AF51 WCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 WCN shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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