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AO51 VCL

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,652 mi
Last recorded101,652 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 VCL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 101,652 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 101,614 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Jun 2012 72,814 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 65,518 miles

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

unable to see pads

Fail 5 May 2011 65,518 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

unable to see pads

Pass 13 Apr 2010 54,583 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 47,594 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 37,567 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 29,540 miles

Nearside Rear 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?

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 VCL is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VCL, 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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What year was AO51 VCL registered?

AO51 VCL is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is AO51 VCL safe to buy?

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