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AP51 BVV

2001 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,290 mi
Last recorded74,290 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 BVV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 74,290 miles

Central Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 74,263 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Offside rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Central Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 65,813 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres cracked

Fail 28 Apr 2017 65,808 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres cracked

Pass 21 Apr 2016 57,810 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

plastic outer sill covers fitted not allowing inspection

Fail 21 Apr 2016 57,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

plastic outer sill covers fitted not allowing inspection

Fail 24 Apr 2015 54,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 54,794 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 52,038 miles

offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Apr 2014 52,038 miles

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

offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2013 49,462 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 44,815 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 39,452 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 37,094 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres perished on inner walls

Pass 27 Apr 2009 35,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 33,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Apr 2007 32,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Apr 2006 30,820 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 BVV is a 2001 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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