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AF51 ZJV

2001 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

295,112 mi
Last recorded295,112 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 ZJV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 295,112 miles

n/s front bumper insecure

sills getting weak

surface rust on chassis suspension parts and rear floor

wheel arches starting to corrode

Fail 12 Sep 2016 294,767 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s front bumper insecure

sills getting weak

surface rust on chassis suspension parts and rear floor

wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 8 Sep 2015 270,824 miles

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)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 270,824 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank leaking tank filler neck (7.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 250,098 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 250,098 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 230,824 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 211,034 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 193,222 miles

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Fail 14 Sep 2011 193,222 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 13 Sep 2010 176,701 miles

oil leak.

Pass 17 Sep 2009 158,911 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 158,911 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 137,304 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 137,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 118,474 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 99,501 miles

Brake discs worn. Condition of o/s/r seatbelt. Corrosion to brake pipes.

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 ZJV is a 2001 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 ZJV, 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 ZJV registered?

AF51 ZJV is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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