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AO51 VCX

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

149,183 mi
Last recorded149,183 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 149,183 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 134,791 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 126,174 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 117,726 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 106,474 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 96,761 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 96,761 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 86,345 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 75,594 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 75,594 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 63,783 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 63,783 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 51,714 miles

nearside wiper blade is longer than it should be

Fail 20 Jan 2009 51,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside wiper blade is longer than it should be

Pass 19 Feb 2008 40,650 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 37,031 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 29,917 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 VCX is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VCX, 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 VCX registered?

AO51 VCX is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is AO51 VCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 VCX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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