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AP51 BVC

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,220 mi
Last recorded130,220 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 BVC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2014 130,220 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 128,653 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 124,591 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 117,607 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 110,359 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 110,359 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 103,395 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 96,015 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 88,151 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 79,332 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 79,332 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 BVC is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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The MOT history for AP51 BVC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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