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AO51 VHE

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,475 mi
Last recorded151,475 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 VHE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 151,475 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 151,475 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 142,951 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable to fully inspect lower coils of rear springs due to being enclosed in arm cups

Fail 20 Feb 2012 137,712 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 137,712 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 126,772 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 108,755 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 87,505 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 71,087 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 71,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 52,792 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 1mm aprox inner edge of tread

o/s/f tyre worn to 0mm on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2006 30,387 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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 VHE is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VHE, 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 VHE registered?

AO51 VHE is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 November 2001.

Is AO51 VHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 VHE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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