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AO51 XLA

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,677 mi
Last recorded106,677 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 XLA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 106,677 miles

front discs slight wear

Fail 31 Mar 2016 106,662 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front discs slight wear

Pass 23 Apr 2015 94,451 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 94,476 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 82,369 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2013 71,918 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2013 71,918 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2012 61,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres worn low on inner edges of tread areas

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 61,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres worn low on inner edges of tread areas

Pass 13 Apr 2011 47,930 miles

front discs surface corrosion

front pads wearing thin

Pass 29 Mar 2010 47,776 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 45,781 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 44,967 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 43,812 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 38,586 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 XLA is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XLA, 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

How do I check the history of AO51 XLA?

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What year was AO51 XLA registered?

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

Is AO51 XLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 XLA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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