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AO51 UAJ

2001 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,140 mi
Last recorded143,140 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2007
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2007 143,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 119,991 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 119,991 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 94,961 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 94,961 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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 UAJ is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UAJ, 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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What year was AO51 UAJ registered?

AO51 UAJ is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AO51 UAJ safe to buy?

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