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AP51 GHA

2001 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

63,393 mi
Last recorded63,393 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 GHA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 63,393 miles

All four coil springs corroded

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Rear number plate water marked

Fail 7 Aug 2024 63,356 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All four coil springs corroded

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear number plate water marked

Pass 8 Aug 2023 60,214 miles

brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2022 57,059 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

front and rear sills starting to corrode

rear subframe starting to corrode

Pass 22 Jul 2021 49,653 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play and noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

centre exhaust baffles loose and corodded

Pass 10 Aug 2020 46,880 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 46,594 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 45,909 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 45,909 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 44,054 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 43,505 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 43,505 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all pipes at flexi corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2015 43,188 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 42,497 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)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 41,113 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 38,446 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 35,881 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 32,329 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 28,453 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 24,443 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 24,443 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 20,223 miles

Both rear tyres perished but not to excess

Pass 23 Feb 2006 16,222 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 GHA is a 2001 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GHA, 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 GHA is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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