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AO51 VKT

2001 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 VKT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 154,474 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 154,468 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2021 148,207 miles

Brake fluid low

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak Housing on front of engine ()

Coolant low

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn inner edge 195/60/15 Budget (5.2.3 (e))

Front exhaust flex corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 148,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid low

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak Housing on front of engine ()

Coolant low

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn inner edge 195/60/15 Budget (5.2.3 (e))

Front exhaust flex corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 143,832 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 139,621 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 139,619 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 98,450 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 27 Feb 2018 96,390 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 86,235 miles

oversills fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Feb 2017 86,231 miles

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

oversills fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Mar 2016 85,306 miles

Nearside Front tyre has side wall damage

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 85,306 miles

Nearside Front tyre has side wall damage

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 83,749 miles

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

n/s front tyre has cut in outter sidewall but not to cords

oversills fitted obscuring some components

rear brakes/handbrake could do with service

Pass 15 Mar 2014 81,845 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

oversills fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2014 81,845 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oversills fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2013 81,361 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 80,416 miles

nearside front tyre outer side wall cut

nearside rear tyre wearing low and perishing

Pass 23 Mar 2011 78,710 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs slightly scored,corroded.

n/s/f tyre has a slight tear on outer sidewall. n/s/r tyre has slight cracking on outer shoulder and tread.

Pass 6 Mar 2010 76,659 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 76,659 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 74,140 miles

nearside front tyre has 1.6mm tread

offside front tyre has 2mm tread

offside rear tyre has 1.6mm tread bald on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2008 71,520 miles

nearside front tyre has 2mm tread

offside rear tyre has 2mm tread

Pass 8 Mar 2007 68,349 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 52,242 miles

nearside front tyre has 3mm tread

offside front tyre has 2mm tread and is wearing/bald on inner edge

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 VKT is a 2001 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 VKT, 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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AO51 VKT is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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