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AK51 FJA

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

66,736 mi
Last recorded66,736 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 FJA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 66,736 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 65,345 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 62,467 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 5 Sep 2017 60,145 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 60,145 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 57,904 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 55,801 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushings (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushings (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 53,312 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2013 50,751 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 47,872 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 47,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 44,940 miles

frount diss and pads worn

Pass 15 Sep 2010 41,809 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 37,782 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 33,815 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 30,055 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 26,164 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 26,164 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 22,221 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 FJA is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FJA, 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 FJA registered?

AK51 FJA is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is AK51 FJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 FJA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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