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AP51 GVZ

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,319 mi
Last recorded111,319 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 GVZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 111,319 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to underside/sill backing panels.

o/s/r tyre perished

sill covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 12 Aug 2016 111,307 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to underside/sill backing panels.

o/s/r tyre perished

sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 19 Aug 2015 106,177 miles

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 8 Aug 2014 101,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion on suspension components and rear sub-frame

corrosion under car

Pass 15 Aug 2013 96,150 miles

Sill covers fitted.

Fail 15 Aug 2013 96,137 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 13 Aug 2012 89,754 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion under car

front brake discs worn

oil level low

Pass 4 Aug 2011 83,548 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 74,905 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2009 67,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Aug 2008 54,710 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 49,295 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 9 Aug 2006 42,667 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 GVZ is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GVZ, 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 GVZ registered?

AP51 GVZ is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is AP51 GVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 GVZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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