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AP51 BUF

2001 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

257,296 mi
Last recorded257,296 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 BUF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 257,296 miles

cental locking fault ?

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Fail 22 Oct 2016 257,296 miles

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

cental locking fault ?

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 21 Oct 2015 242,295 miles

Some slight corrosion starting on front subframe

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2014 226,049 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2014 226,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

both rear tyres getting low on tread

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2013 210,170 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion becoming present by rear inner sills

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2013 210,170 miles

corrosion becoming present by rear inner sills

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2012 197,573 miles

Front brake pads worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Oct 2012 197,573 miles

Front brake pads worn

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2011 176,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

O/S Parking brake operation could be improved slightly

O/S Rear road wheel slightly distorted

Plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Towbar ball hitch cover fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2011 176,830 miles

Towbar ball hitch cover fitted

O/S Parking brake operation could be improved slightly

O/S Rear road wheel slightly distorted

Plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Oct 2010 155,891 miles

Towbar ballhitch cover fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2010 155,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Towbar ballhitch cover fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 134,446 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 115,609 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 101,171 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 30 Sep 2006 81,712 miles

tyres getting low on tread

Pass 17 Oct 2005 60,107 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 60,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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AP51 BUF is a 2001 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AP51 BUF, 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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AP51 BUF is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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