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AP51 BVK

2001 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

115,858 mi
Last recorded115,858 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 BVK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 115,858 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 105,683 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 105,495 miles

N/S/F TYRE PERISHED / ON LEGAL LIMITS.

Fail 17 Jan 2014 105,495 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

185/65 R 14 H

N/S/F TYRE PERISHED / ON LEGAL LIMITS.

Pass 21 Jan 2013 102,999 miles

rear suspension bushes perished

Fail 21 Jan 2013 102,999 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 16 Jan 2012 99,484 miles

DAMAGE TO N/S REAR BUMPER AND O/S DOOR MIRROR.

Fail 13 Jan 2012 99,484 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

DAMAGE TO N/S REAR BUMPER AND O/S DOOR MIRROR.

OIL FILTER LEAKING .

Pass 17 Jan 2011 99,948 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 99,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 92,140 miles

both front tyres close to limit

Fail 12 Jan 2010 92,140 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 14 Jan 2009 88,336 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE.

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/F BUMPER CORNER.

Fail 13 Jan 2009 88,336 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

FRONT EXHAUST FLEXY WEAK.

FRONT NUMBER PLATE HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE.

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/F BUMPER CORNER.

Pass 7 Jan 2008 84,007 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 84,007 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 75,951 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 67,274 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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AP51 BVK is a 2001 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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