MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,705 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Offside + Nearside (8.2.2)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Exhaust center bracket corroded off exhaust
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Offside + Nearside (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Off side + Nearside (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside + Nearside (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Rear Inner sills corroded nearside + offside
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Various Front And Rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust Bracket Rotted Off System
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Various Front And Rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust Bracket Rotted Off System
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both of the rear coil springs are corroded
coolant stain on the gear box
n/s front wheel rim is damaged
n/s hand brake performance is low
o/s front tyre is almost flat
rear seat belt mountings are rusted and weak
rear suspension mountings are rusted and weak
sill covers fitted
various brake pipes are rusted
various suspension bushes are perished
Front tyres wearing on inner edges.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front wiper split.
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
o/s/r tyre distorted
both rear tyres worn slightly out of shape on inner edges, 195/60/15
centre exhaust mount broken
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s/f tyre worn slightly on inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AO51 VCJ is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 VCJ, 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 VCJ is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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