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AO51 TYZ

2001 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

208,578 mi
Last recorded208,578 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 TYZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2017 208,578 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front wing lower edge corroded

Offside Rear wheel arc corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2016 205,739 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 203,258 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 203,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

handbrake efficiency just in legal limit 16%

Pass 10 Oct 2014 200,326 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 196,297 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 191,600 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 187,842 miles

Oil leak

both rear anti roll bar bushes slight deterioated

both wiper blades slight deterioated

off side front inboard vc gaiter slight deterioated

off side rear chassis slight corroded

off side rear trailing arm bush slight deterioated

Pass 27 Jan 2011 182,418 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 175,912 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 166,484 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 166,279 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 156,160 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 156,040 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 146,915 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 146,821 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 137,543 miles

n/s/r tyre punctured not fixable.

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 TYZ is a 2001 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TYZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO51 TYZ registered?

AO51 TYZ is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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