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AK51 FLZ

2001 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

143,510 mi
Last recorded143,510 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 FLZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2018 143,510 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

coil springs rusting

underbody rusting

Pass 5 Sep 2017 136,867 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 131,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 124,284 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 124,283 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 118,172 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 118,171 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 111,628 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 105,668 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 105,662 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 99,961 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 92,138 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 85,476 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 77,443 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 77,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 69,163 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 69,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 59,073 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 48,474 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 48,474 miles

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

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 FLZ is a 2001 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FLZ, 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 FLZ is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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