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AK51 FXA

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

152,817 mi
Last recorded152,817 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 FXA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 152,817 miles

All steering and suspension bushes starting to perish.

All underbody panels starting to corrode.

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

Slight blow from exhaust front flexi pipe.

Pass 30 Jan 2020 150,466 miles

All steering and suspension bushes starting to perish.

All under body panels corroded.

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

Slight blow from exhaust at the front flexi pipe.

Pass 8 Nov 2018 147,038 miles

All underbody panels starting to corrode.

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

Front of exhaust starting to blow at the flexi

Pass 5 Dec 2017 144,983 miles

Slight blow from front of exhaust at the flexi pipe

Pass 14 Sep 2016 141,480 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn

Slight blow from exhaust front pipe at flexi

Fail 13 Sep 2016 141,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake discs and pads worn

Slight blow from exhaust front pipe at flexi

Pass 28 Aug 2015 136,988 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 130,886 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 130,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 124,649 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 118,444 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 118,442 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 114,009 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)

Fail 13 Aug 2011 114,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 109,934 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 109,930 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 105,457 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)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 96,826 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 28 Aug 2008 96,826 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 13 Sep 2007 91,786 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn

Fail 13 Sep 2007 91,786 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 12 Sep 2006 68,330 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 56,289 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 FXA is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2001 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 84,182 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FXA, 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 FXA is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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