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AO51 UAC

2001 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

143,825 mi
Last recorded143,825 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 143,825 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 143,825 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 141,245 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2015 141,245 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2014 135,686 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 135,685 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 130,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre 2.2mm

offside park brake cable insulation split

Fail 9 Jan 2013 130,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear tyre 2.2mm

offside park brake cable insulation split

Fail 10 Jan 2012 123,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 123,359 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2011 113,997 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jan 2011 113,997 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 104,221 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2010 104,221 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2008 90,597 miles

n/s inner cv boot split

Fail 22 Dec 2008 90,597 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s inner cv boot split

Pass 12 Jan 2008 79,459 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 144,706 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 144,706 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 108,380 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 UAC is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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