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AK51 FRN

2001 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

114,869 mi
Last recorded114,869 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 FRN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 114,869 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 114,869 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 108,688 miles

corrosion on both rear brake pipes

corrosion under and around vehicle

o/s/r tyre wearing on limit inner edge

slight brake bind o/s/f brake

Fail 30 Mar 2016 108,688 miles

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

corrosion on both rear brake pipes

corrosion under and around vehicle

o/s/r tyre wearing on limit inner edge

slight brake bind o/s/f brake

Fail 30 Jan 2015 100,650 miles

Corrosion on all brake pipes

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 100,650 miles

Corrosion on all brake pipes

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 94,137 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

Slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 2 Feb 2013 87,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 78,411 miles

Slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Fail 15 Sep 2011 78,411 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 4 Oct 2010 71,841 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

FRONT DISCS WORN CORRODED

Pass 13 Oct 2009 65,382 miles

slight corrosion on front and rear brake pipes

Pass 14 Oct 2008 60,460 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 60,460 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 53,669 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

r/o/s handbrake slight grab

Fail 9 Oct 2007 53,669 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion on brake pipes

r/o/s handbrake slight grab

Pass 11 Oct 2006 45,512 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 45,512 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 37,559 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 FRN is a 2001 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

Is AK51 FRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 FRN shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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