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AO51 TZN

2001 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,054 mi
Last recorded151,054 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 TZN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 151,054 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 143,560 miles

Offside sill corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2017 134,443 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 129,766 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 124,583 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 119,245 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 119,245 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 112,525 miles

Coolant leak

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear hand brake cable insecure

Fail 8 Feb 2013 112,525 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Coolant leak

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear hand brake cable insecure

rear wiper blade not clearing screen

Pass 3 Feb 2012 106,352 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 106,352 miles

Nearside Rear Additional braking device component(s) insecure (3.6.I.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 102,616 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 102,616 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 94,560 miles

front and centre exhaust sections corroded

front pipe/catalyst bracket corroded through

Pass 10 Feb 2009 86,456 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 86,456 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 75,420 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2007 66,005 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 58,423 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 TZN is a 2001 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 TZN, 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 TZN is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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