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AK51 FDP

2001 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,435 mi
Last recorded138,435 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 FDP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 138,435 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres inner edges worn low

fuel filler pipes corroded

n/s/r tyre worn low inner edge and nailed

rear silencer securing bracket broken

Pass 4 Feb 2013 126,008 miles

brake pedal anti slip worn

engine oil leak

front suspension coils corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

o/s driveshaft seal weeping

screen chipped

Pass 17 Feb 2012 115,252 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake peddle rubber worn

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

Fail 6 Feb 2012 114,971 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake peddle rubber worn

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 18 Feb 2011 108,406 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 108,406 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 101,388 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 91,798 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 82,877 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 75,130 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 FDP is a 2001 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FDP, 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 FDP registered?

AK51 FDP is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is AK51 FDP safe to buy?

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