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AO51 VLC

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,800 mi
Last recorded89,800 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 89,800 miles

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

front & rear subframes corroded

heavy corrosion both rear inner wheel arches

slight corrosion both front metal brake pipes

Fail 19 May 2017 89,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill / lower inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill / lower inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill / lower inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill / lower inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

front & rear subframes corroded

heavy corrosion both rear inner wheel arches

slight corrosion both front metal brake pipes

Pass 16 Mar 2016 81,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2015 75,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 75,411 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 70,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

all coil springs are corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2013 65,585 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 59,317 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 52,649 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 50,082 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 48,713 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

centre seat belt was difficult to come out but did in the end

Fail 28 Feb 2009 48,713 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

centre seat belt was difficult to come out but did in the end

Pass 16 Feb 2008 45,443 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside wiper blade going hard

Pass 24 Feb 2007 42,650 miles

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

both front tyres between 2-3mm

Pass 25 Feb 2006 39,393 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge and cracking on side wall

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 VLC is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc 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 VLC, 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 VLC is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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