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AO51 VFX

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,353 mi
Last recorded92,353 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 VFX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 92,353 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 92,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in centre tread

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 89,247 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 87,873 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 85,041 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 82,922 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all brake pipes covered in grease/black

offside rear wheel is slightly binding

Pass 24 Sep 2012 81,827 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 74,605 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 67,616 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 59,888 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 59,888 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 54,584 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 51,193 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 48,032 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 48,032 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 VFX is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VFX, 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 VFX registered?

AO51 VFX is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is AO51 VFX safe to buy?

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