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AP51 DFE

2001 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

22,088 mi
Last recorded22,088 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 DFE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 22,088 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 22,086 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 22,077 miles

Rear rear of car has alot of surface corrision.

reverse light not working

Pass 24 Aug 2020 21,915 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

reverse light not working

Pass 23 Aug 2019 21,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 21,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 21,366 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 21,254 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 20,805 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 20,579 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 20,334 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 19,786 miles

front discs rusted

Pass 24 Aug 2011 19,044 miles

offside front disc rusted

Pass 31 Aug 2010 17,821 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 16,800 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 15,608 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 14,888 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 14,132 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 DFE is a 2001 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 DFE, 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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What year was AP51 DFE registered?

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

Is AP51 DFE safe to buy?

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