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AO51 UYA

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

40,545 mi
Last recorded40,545 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 UYA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 40,545 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 40,138 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 28,041 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 28,031 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 24,689 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 24,689 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 21,003 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 21,003 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 17,254 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 12,860 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 12,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 5,651 miles

1/ handbrake on holding limit

Pass 15 Dec 2009 94,366 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 89,709 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 80,113 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 70,460 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 62,296 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 UYA is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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