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AO51 FUG

2001 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

187,552 mi
Last recorded187,552 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 FUG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 187,552 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective securing bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 187,426 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective securing bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 179,673 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

all rear brake hoses deteriorated

both front brake hoses deteriorated

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

corrosion both rear inner sills

corrosion offside rear brake pipe to hose

slight corrosion nearside rear brake pipe to hose

Fail 13 Aug 2019 179,673 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

offside front tyre low inner edge

all rear brake hoses deteriorated

both front brake hoses deteriorated

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

corrosion both rear inner sills

corrosion offside rear brake pipe to hose

nearside front tyre badly worn inner edge

slight corrosion nearside rear brake pipe to hose

Pass 20 Aug 2018 169,998 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

slight corrosion both rear inner sills

slight corrosion offside rear brake pipe

Fail 20 Aug 2018 169,997 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

front tyres low inner edges

handbrake action notchy

rear heat shield loose

slight corrosion both rear inner sills

slight corrosion offside rear brake pipe

Pass 25 Aug 2017 157,500 miles

Oil leak engine ()

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

body has slight corrosion

exhaust is corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

vacuum pipe damaged

Fail 18 Aug 2017 157,490 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak engine ()

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

body has slight corrosion

exhaust is corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

vacuum pipe damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2016 141,380 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust corroded.

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 123,526 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust corroded.

Fail 14 Aug 2015 123,526 miles

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust corroded.

Pass 5 Sep 2014 105,822 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 86,142 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air cond pump leaking

Pass 8 Aug 2012 68,685 miles

f/n/s tyre on legal limit

f/o/s tyre close to limit 2mm

n/s/f fog light not working & insecure

r/o/s tyre wearing low 3mm

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Aug 2011 51,175 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 39,654 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 34,462 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 56,632 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 21,895 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 16,485 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 13,666 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 13,662 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 FUG is a 2001 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FUG, 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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AO51 FUG is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 September 2001.

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