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AO51 XLJ

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

149,840 mi
Last recorded149,840 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 XLJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 149,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber split

chips in windscreen

front to rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

offside front tyre cracked in treaded area

offside rear tyre cracked in treaded area

oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2016 149,836 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chips in windscreen

front to rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber split

offside front tyre cracked in treaded area

offside rear tyre cracked in treaded area

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2015 137,359 miles

brake pedal rubber deteriorating

rear number plate deteriorating

rear tyres inner edges bald

Pass 15 May 2014 126,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust heat sheild insecure

front exhaust flexi splitting

nearside wiper blade split

sill covers fitted

Fail 15 May 2014 126,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust heat sheild insecure

front exhaust flexi splitting

nearside wiper blade split

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 May 2013 115,228 miles

Oil leak

nearside front headlamp assembly fogging/misting

nearside rear tyre has uneven wear on inner edge

tank heat shield loose

Fail 21 May 2013 115,228 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

nearside front headlamp assembly fogging/misting

nearside rear tyre has uneven wear on inner edge

tank heat shield loose

Pass 21 May 2012 102,145 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 101,802 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear service brake performance could be better

Pass 3 May 2011 92,077 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 83,681 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2010 83,681 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2009 63,327 miles

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

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

uneven weasr on front tyres

Fail 18 Mar 2008 73,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 73,087 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 65,590 miles

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

cooling leak bottom hose

o/s/f tyre slight uneven wear

Pass 30 Mar 2006 58,159 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 XLJ is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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