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AF51 ZKV

2001 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

153,680 mi
Last recorded153,680 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 ZKV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 153,680 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 133,390 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 133,390 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 111,560 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 87,619 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 87,618 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 80,906 miles

both front wishbone bushs worn

front discs worn

near side front inside brake pad very low strong advice

off side front inside edge tyre worn

rear discs & pads worn both sides

Pass 28 Feb 2008 72,918 miles

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

engine.oil.level.low

heat.shield.above.silencer.loose

Fail 28 Feb 2008 72,918 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine.oil.level.low

heat.shield.above.silencer.loose

Pass 3 Feb 2007 64,312 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 54,767 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 46,628 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 46,628 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ZKV is a 2001 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZKV, 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 ZKV registered?

AF51 ZKV is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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The MOT history for AF51 ZKV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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