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AK51 EYH

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,198 mi
Last recorded107,198 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 EYH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 107,198 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 107,197 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 100,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 100,240 miles

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch to sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 94,931 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust heat shield is loose

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

Front tyres are wearing/starting to wear on inner edges

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear nearside tyre is cracked badly in tread-only in one place

Fail 20 Dec 2016 94,931 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust heat shield is loose

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

Front tyres are wearing/starting to wear on inner edges

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear nearside tyre is cracked badly in tread-only in one place

Pass 21 Dec 2015 83,991 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 83,991 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 77,446 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 72,440 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine oil weep offside front.

Pass 20 Dec 2012 65,924 miles

rear tyres perished and spliting

Pass 8 Dec 2011 60,163 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 51,389 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 51,389 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 44,231 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 40,187 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 33,549 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 29,798 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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AK51 EYH is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AK51 EYH, 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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AK51 EYH is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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