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AP51 EUO

2001 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,400 mi
Last recorded140,400 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 140,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 128,368 miles

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

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

nearside and offside drop sills rusting but not holed at test

Fail 24 Oct 2014 128,368 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside drop sills rusting but not holed at test

Pass 7 Nov 2013 117,113 miles

corrosion starting in rear fitch panels,inner sills and rear valance behind tow bar

rear coil springs very corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2013 117,113 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion starting in rear fitch panels,inner sills and rear valance behind tow bar

rear coil springs very corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2012 99,484 miles

corrosion starting in rear fitch panels/inner sills and rear valance behind tow bar

rear coil springs very corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2012 99,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion starting in rear fitch panels/inner sills and rear valance behind tow bar

front inner pads look low,lip on front discs

nearside mirror glass inscure

rear coil springs very corroded

trans noise

Pass 8 Sep 2011 80,474 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 80,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

all coil springs corroded(exact condition of lower links on rear coils unknown due to limited vision)

both front tyres worn off on inner edges and down to 2mm(195/60/15)

corrosion around rear seat belt mounts

offside rear tyre distorted and on 1.6mm. advise renewing asap

rear heat shield loose and touching rear exhaust box

stone chips in screen

Pass 27 Sep 2010 65,620 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 56,750 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 49,990 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 49,748 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 43,458 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 36,238 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 EUO is a 2001 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EUO, 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 EUO is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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