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AO51 VRK

2001 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

107,158 mi
Last recorded107,158 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 VRK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 107,158 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two ()

some corrosion to offside front door panel

Fail 25 Oct 2018 107,158 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

some corrosion to offside front door panel

Pass 19 Oct 2017 104,338 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 96,545 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn to wear bands

Fail 1 Aug 2016 96,545 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre worn to wear bands

Pass 15 Jul 2015 92,595 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

side wall of nearside front tyre worn

Pass 17 Jul 2014 87,900 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 82,401 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 76,418 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 69,986 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 41,282 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 40,451 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 34,938 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 34,852 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 27,878 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 21,898 miles

all tyres showing signs of deterioration

Pass 18 Feb 2006 15,440 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 VRK is a 2001 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VRK, 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 VRK registered?

AO51 VRK is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AO51 VRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 VRK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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