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AF51 ZFH

2001 Ford Focus

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,353 mi
Last recorded55,353 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 ZFH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 55,353 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 55,335 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 52,564 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2016 50,575 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes very slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Front wipers slightly smearing

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and offside (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 May 2016 50,575 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes very slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Front wipers slightly smearing

Headlamp aim too low near and offside (1.8)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and offside (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 May 2015 41,019 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 39,867 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 38,443 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 36,598 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 33,485 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 30,632 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 27,630 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 25,091 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 21,797 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 17,588 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 13,889 miles

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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 ZFH is a 2001 Ford Focus in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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