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AO51 UXL

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

103,138 mi
Last recorded103,138 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 UXL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 103,138 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED

PANEL DAMAGE

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 103,134 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

CHILD SEAT FITTED

FRONT TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

PANEL DAMAGE

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 92,743 miles

LONG TRAVEL ON THE HAND BRAKE LEVER

O/S REAR TYRE IS WORN CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT

REAR SEAT BELT AND SUSPENSION MOUNTINGS ARE RUSTED

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 26 Oct 2016 92,743 miles

LONG TRAVEL ON THE HAND BRAKE LEVER

O/S REAR TYRE IS WORN CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT

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

REAR SEAT BELT AND SUSPENSION MOUNTINGS ARE RUSTED

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 27 Oct 2015 79,097 miles

CLUTCH FEELS LIKE IS IS ABOUT TO SLIP

FRONT TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

OIL LEAK

SCREEN IS DAMAGED

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 27 Oct 2015 79,097 miles

CLUTCH FEELS LIKE IS IS ABOUT TO SLIP

FRONT TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

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

OIL LEAK

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

SCREEN IS DAMAGED

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 29 Oct 2014 68,924 miles

n/s door mirror is insecure

panel damage

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

bearing noise o/s of the engine

rear shock absorbers top mountings rusted

screen is damaged

sill covers fitted

wheel trims are damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2014 68,924 miles

bearing noise o/s of the engine

n/s door mirror is insecure

panel damage

rear shock absorbers top mountings rusted

screen is damaged

sill covers fitted

wheel trims are damaged

Fail 6 Nov 2013 61,396 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted nearside rear. seat belt not tested

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 6 Nov 2013 61,396 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear. seat belt not tested

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 31 Oct 2012 56,928 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 53,547 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 53,547 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 50,139 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 42,617 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 36,049 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 35,382 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 29,571 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 21,877 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 UXL is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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