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AK51 FNC

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

130,126 mi
Last recorded130,126 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 FNC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 130,126 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded and brake pipes under vehicle ()

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 120,939 miles

Brake and fuel pipes under vehicle slight corrosion

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack end seal O/s (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 May 2016 111,190 miles

Child seat fitted, Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 May 2015 102,297 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 99,288 miles

brake pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating

front washers half blocked

inner sill panels corroding

power steering rack damp with oil

Fail 27 Aug 2013 93,949 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil around p.a.s steering rack but no leak detected

Rear heatsheild loose

Slight oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2013 93,949 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Oil around p.a.s steering rack but no leak detected

Rear heatsheild loose

Slight oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2012 89,575 miles

brake pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating

oil leak from a/c pump

oil on pas rack

Pass 15 Sep 2011 83,282 miles

PAS rack damp with oil

air con pump slight oil leak ?

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 14 Sep 2010 76,357 miles

PAS rack damp with oil

air con pump slight oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 68,128 miles

air con pump oil leak

front brake discs worn and pads low

steering rack oily

Pass 25 Sep 2008 60,124 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 54,108 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 37,731 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 23,701 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 FNC is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FNC, 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 FNC registered?

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

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