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AO51 VDD

2001 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,219 mi
Last recorded46,219 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 VDD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 46,219 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 46,219 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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 Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 41,073 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Aug 2010 37,147 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 37,129 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Gear lever return spring broken

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 37,092 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Gear lever return spring broken

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 33,548 miles

bonnet lock dificult to open due to front body damage

parking brake reserve travel close to limit

Pass 15 Sep 2008 29,898 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 25,835 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 22,436 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 VDD is a 2001 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VDD, 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 VDD registered?

AO51 VDD is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is AO51 VDD safe to buy?

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