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AO51 VSK

2001 Ford Focus

Gold Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

188,114 mi
Last recorded188,114 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 VSK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 188,114 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 7 Feb 2015 197,451 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 187,451 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 178,047 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 167,965 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 167,852 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 156,620 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 156,620 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 141,496 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 126,467 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 114,429 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 105,537 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 93,031 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 VSK is a 2001 Ford Focus in Gold with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VSK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO51 VSK registered?

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

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