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AP51 ESV

2001 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

98,954 mi
Last recorded98,954 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 98,954 miles

all brake hoes tips corroded all component under body corroded

all tyres slightly damaged on the wall

coolant leak power steering slightly damaged steering / suspension has slight play

front bumper slightly damaged oil leak

parking and rear brake reading slightly low

rear seats not in use

sill cover fitted all sills slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2017 83,111 miles

Coolant leak Water pump ()

Coolant level low

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside rear tyre close to wear bars

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear wiper rubber missing

Slight dampness on PAS rack

Underbody and components getting rusty

Pass 21 Jan 2016 79,342 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

child seats fitted to rear

under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 20 Jan 2015 76,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres very perished

Fail 20 Jan 2015 76,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres very perished

Pass 10 Jan 2014 71,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion on rear inner sill panels

rear wiper blade broken

Pass 14 Jan 2013 65,639 miles

Bonnet very rusty and holed

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system rusty in places

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Slight dampness on PAS rack

Fail 14 Jan 2013 65,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Bonnet very rusty and holed

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system rusty in places

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Slight dampness on PAS rack

Pass 21 Jan 2012 59,566 miles

Additional reports listed on invoice number 78526

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2012 59,566 miles

Additional reports listed on invoice number 78526

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 54,342 miles

Perishing on suspension bushes

Steering rack damp

Pass 25 Jan 2010 49,537 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 49,537 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 45,315 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 42,673 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 42,673 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 37,636 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 34,930 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 ESV is a 2001 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc 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 ESV, 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 ESV is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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