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AK51 FLP

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,691 mi
Last recorded80,691 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 FLP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 80,691 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 77,260 miles

Oil leak around front of engine.

Fail 19 Nov 2012 77,260 miles

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

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

Oil leak around front of engine.

Pass 7 Nov 2011 68,069 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly.

Fail 7 Nov 2011 68,068 miles

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

Front brake disc's worn & corroded.

Front inner brake pads wearing low.

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly.

Pass 18 Nov 2010 60,589 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 52,507 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 45,722 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 42,776 miles

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

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

rear link arms bushes split

steering rack damp

Pass 23 Nov 2007 39,632 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 28,939 miles

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

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

coolant stain at water pump

film of oil at pas rack

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension link bushes starting to split

Pass 16 Sep 2006 26,464 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 26,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 FLP is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FLP, 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 FLP registered?

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

Is AK51 FLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 FLP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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