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Y782 NDF

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

134,775 mi
Last recorded134,775 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY782 NDF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 134,775 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 127,305 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 121,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer to front pipe (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 111,783 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 111,781 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 104,809 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 104,775 miles

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

front brake pads quite thin

Pass 17 Aug 2013 98,725 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroding

engine oil leak

outer sills covered

Pass 25 Aug 2012 94,087 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/r coil spring corroding

Pass 22 Aug 2011 88,480 miles

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

n/s/r coil spring corroding

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 18 Aug 2010 81,219 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre close to limit

wiper blades smear

Pass 2 Sep 2009 75,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 65,001 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 53,253 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 38,236 miles

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

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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Y782 NDF is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 Y782 NDF, 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 Y782 NDF registered?

Y782 NDF is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 August 2001.

Is Y782 NDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y782 NDF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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