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AO51 UZW

2001 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,526 mi
Last recorded132,526 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 UZW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 132,526 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts. (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 132,521 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill rusted. (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear tyres perished.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts. (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 125,284 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 125,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 117,918 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 110,646 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 104,073 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 94,976 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 86,452 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 86,452 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 77,053 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 67,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 56,338 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 56,338 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 47,015 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 35,548 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 UZW is a 2001 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UZW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO51 UZW registered?

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

Is AO51 UZW safe to buy?

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