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AO51 FTF

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

139,156 mi
Last recorded139,156 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 FTF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 139,156 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 126,159 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 104,623 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 80,122 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 79,908 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 79,256 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 78,429 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 77,016 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 75,211 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 73,064 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 70,837 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 68,690 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 66,609 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 66,553 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 63,194 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 51,069 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 53,569 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 48,712 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 44,070 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 37,597 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 33,576 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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AO51 FTF is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2000 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 90,238 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 AO51 FTF, 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 26 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO51 FTF registered?

AO51 FTF is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is AO51 FTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 FTF shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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