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AK51 EZR

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

245,374 mi
Last recorded245,374 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 EZR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2012 245,374 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f windscreen has a slight crack

n/s/r wheel arche corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2011 235,568 miles

coolant leaking from front of engine

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limits

n/s/r wheel arch becoming corroded

signs of oil leak from rear of engine area

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 24 Oct 2011 235,238 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

coolant leaking from front of engine

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limits

n/s/r wheel arch becoming corroded

signs of oil leak from rear of engine area

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 28 Oct 2010 219,944 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 207,238 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 207,238 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 198,842 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 198,842 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 182,690 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 156,584 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 156,584 miles

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

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

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

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 EZR is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EZR, 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 AK51 EZR registered?

AK51 EZR is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for AK51 EZR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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