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AO51 VCJ

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,705 mi
Last recorded140,705 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 VCJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2017 140,705 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 137,549 miles

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)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 137,434 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 122,847 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 122,869 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 107,596 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 104,349 miles

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.

Pass 7 Jun 2012 96,572 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 96,572 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 87,479 miles

both rear tyres worn slightly out of shape on inner edges, 195/60/15

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 4 Jun 2010 78,400 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 71,444 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 63,865 miles

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 56,589 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 49,294 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 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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