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AM02 JKV

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,041 mi
Last recorded35,041 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 JKV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 35,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 35,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 27,619 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt close to excessive (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2018 21,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 14,355 miles

Offside Front tyre low on inner edge

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 6 Apr 2017 14,347 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front tyre low on inner edge

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 21 Apr 2016 11,193 miles

Nearside Front outer body sill corroded

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 11,193 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front outer body sill corroded

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 8,508 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 8,496 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 5,525 miles

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

O/S FRONT AND N/S/REAR WHEEL BEARINGS A LITTLE NOISY.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 5,525 miles

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

O/S FRONT AND N/S/REAR WHEEL BEARINGS A LITTLE NOISY.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2013 1,475 miles

Offside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Apr 2012 60,346 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 56,038 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2011 56,038 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 50,232 miles

front and rear number plates in poor condition

fuel tank strap corroded

rear foot brake readings low

rear suspension spring corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2009 44,090 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 38,028 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 31,481 miles

Nearside Front 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 23 Mar 2006 24,723 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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AM02 JKV is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AM02 JKV, 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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AM02 JKV is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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