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AP51 ESG

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,288 mi
Last recorded151,288 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 ESG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 151,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 147,734 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 148,734 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 145,225 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 145,225 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 141,839 miles

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

x1 exhaust mounting missing

Pass 20 Oct 2010 135,492 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 123,295 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 111,098 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)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 111,098 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 23 Oct 2007 98,031 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 83,123 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 83,123 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 68,186 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 ESG is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue 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 ESG, 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 ESG registered?

AP51 ESG is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is AP51 ESG safe to buy?

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