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AP51 DFV

2001 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,506 mi
Last recorded110,506 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 DFV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 110,506 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

General rust to under body ,fuel tank support straps,suspension and brakes

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Off side rear brake slight bind

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Thermostat housing leaking coolant

Fail 25 Jun 2015 110,506 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

General rust to under body ,fuel tank support straps,suspension and brakes

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Off side rear brake slight bind

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Thermostat housing leaking coolant

Pass 28 Jul 2014 106,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust hanger badly corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2013 102,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Jul 2012 96,627 miles

front exhaust downpipe flexi section deteriorated and has slight blow

n/s/f alloy wheel buckled

water residue indicating a leak around thermostat housing

Fail 14 Jul 2012 96,461 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

front exhaust downpipe flexi section deteriorated and has slight blow

n/s/f alloy wheel buckled

water residue indicating a leak around thermostat housing

Fail 23 Jul 2011 88,779 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 88,779 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 80,519 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2010 80,519 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 73,410 miles

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

front number plate distorted

Pass 19 Jul 2008 64,561 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 50,199 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 29,422 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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 DFV is a 2001 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

Is AP51 DFV safe to buy?

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