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AK51 FCP

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

52,931 mi
Last recorded52,931 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 FCP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 52,931 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 52,931 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 52,467 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 51,986 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 51,986 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 51,562 miles

Clutch bites high

Offside mirror cover missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 50,920 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Some suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2015 49,927 miles

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

parking brake has slight travel

Pass 17 Dec 2013 48,984 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 48,980 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2012 47,555 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 45,423 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 43,643 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 40,549 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 40,549 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 35,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r/ tyre side wallis cracking up

Pass 28 Sep 2007 31,719 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 27,358 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 24,017 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 FCP is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FCP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK51 FCP registered?

AK51 FCP is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is AK51 FCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 FCP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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