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AO51 UAM

2001 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

194,854 mi
Last recorded194,854 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 194,854 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 180,832 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 162,771 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 151,796 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2007 151,796 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 28 Jul 2006 136,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both front tyres on 3mm for 3/4 tread 1.6mm on inside edges

Pass 28 Jul 2006 136,297 miles

both front tyres on 3mm for 3/4 tread 1.6mm on inside edges

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 UAM is a 2001 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UAM, 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 UAM registered?

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

Is AO51 UAM safe to buy?

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