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AO51 VAD

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,946 mi
Last recorded71,946 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020 71,946 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 66,570 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

slight damage to offside front bumper

some damage/corrosion on offside rear arch

surface rust on rear suspension components

Fail 23 Nov 2018 66,361 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded joint to o/s/r brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

front bumper slightly loose

o/s/r wheel arch heavily corroded

sill covers fitted preventing full sill inspection

slight binding on o/s/f brake

Pass 23 Nov 2017 56,885 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 56,885 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 51,869 miles

slight corrosion on suspension components.

Fail 16 Nov 2016 51,869 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

slight corrosion on suspension components.

Pass 16 Oct 2015 49,629 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 46,627 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside front (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside front (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 47,696 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 44,858 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 41,904 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 38,158 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 34,204 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 31,546 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 28,542 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 24,618 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 20,161 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 VAD is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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