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AP51 FTD

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

141,963 mi
Last recorded141,963 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 FTD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 141,963 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 141,960 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill panel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 135,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 130,126 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded

Offside Front fog lamp broken

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2019 130,028 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 130,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated Breaking away (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 122,782 miles

Offside Front fog light damaged lens

Fail 27 Jul 2018 122,782 miles

Offside Front fog light damaged lens

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 114,967 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded front and rear coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 107,329 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 107,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 98,246 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 89,398 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 81,408 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 78,132 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 78,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 72,002 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 72,002 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 62,954 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 60,185 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 49,599 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 46,524 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 41,858 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 FTD is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FTD, 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 FTD registered?

AP51 FTD is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is AP51 FTD safe to buy?

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