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AK51 FJE

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,873 mi
Last recorded159,873 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 159,873 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 154,584 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 153,508 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 153,508 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 137,122 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 31 Oct 2012 137,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 1 Jun 2011 121,580 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 121,580 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

discs in poor condition

Pass 9 Jun 2010 112,914 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2010 112,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2009 106,137 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2008 97,889 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Jun 2007 89,127 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 89,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 77,919 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 FJE is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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