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AM51 RPX

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

179,847 mi
Last recorded179,847 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 RPX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 179,847 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 179,427 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 156,356 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 156,318 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2014 143,906 miles

front brakes flutuating slightly / front discs pitted / rear trailing arm bushes starting to debond / under body corrosion / all flexi brake pipes starting to crack / o/s/f shock damp with oil / o/s/r brake pipe covered in grease

rear tyres out of shape

Fail 25 Jan 2014 143,905 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brakes flutuating slightly / front discs pitted / rear trailing arm bushes starting to debond / under body corrosion / all flexi brake pipes starting to crack / o/s/f shock damp with oil / o/s/r brake pipe covered in grease

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 13 Feb 2013 126,420 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 126,092 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 107,861 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 94,044 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 94,043 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 83,111 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 83,110 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 64,414 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 64,414 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 49,155 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 44,622 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 34,644 miles

very very "STRONG" advise o/s & n/s rear tyres only just meet legal limits of 1.6 mm change as soon as possible

very very"STRONG" advise o/s & n/s front brake discs very poor condition on inner braking area change as soon as possible

Fail 9 Sep 2005 34,644 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

very very "STRONG" advise o/s & n/s rear tyres only just meet legal limits of 1.6 mm change as soon as possible

very very"STRONG" advise o/s & n/s front brake discs very poor condition on inner braking area change as soon as possible

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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AM51 RPX is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AM51 RPX, 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 AM51 RPX registered?

AM51 RPX is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is AM51 RPX safe to buy?

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