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AO51 TZX

2001 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

209,998 mi
Last recorded209,998 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 TZX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 209,998 miles

centre exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 27 Aug 2014 209,977 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

centre exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 28 Aug 2013 203,047 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 193,634 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 193,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 183,560 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 174,758 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 174,758 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 165,677 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 158,384 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 150,333 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 133,395 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 TZX is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TZX, 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 TZX registered?

AO51 TZX is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is AO51 TZX safe to buy?

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