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AK51 FXL

2001 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,788 mi
Last recorded145,788 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 FXL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 145,788 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 145,787 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 137,988 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 130,456 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2013 121,135 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 112,020 miles

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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 FXL is a 2001 Ford Focus in White with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FXL, 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 FXL registered?

AK51 FXL is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is AK51 FXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 FXL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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