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AP51 DHF

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

190,197 mi
Last recorded190,197 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 DHF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 190,197 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 183,447 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 179,225 miles

Exhaust guard broken near manifold. Front n/s tyre worn close to limit. Air conditioning pump leaking fluid.

Fail 31 Aug 2010 179,211 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust guard broken near manifold. Front n/s tyre worn close to limit. Air conditioning pump leaking fluid.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 174,990 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 174,990 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 169,320 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 154,041 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 129,445 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 DHF is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

Is AP51 DHF safe to buy?

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