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AK51 FXX

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,106 mi
Last recorded140,106 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 FXX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2021 140,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 136,253 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 131,767 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 131,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 125,299 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe obscured by fuel tank unable to carry out full inspection

oversills unable to carry out full inspections

Fail 22 Jan 2018 125,298 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake pipe obscured by fuel tank unable to carry out full inspection

oversills unable to carry out full inspections

Pass 28 Dec 2016 119,015 miles

Front both tyres wearing on outer edges

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake pipes obscured by fuel tank unable to carry out full inspections

oversills unable to carry out full sill inspections

Fail 28 Dec 2016 119,015 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front both tyres wearing on outer edges

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake pipes obscured by fuel tank unable to carry out full inspections

oversills unable to carry out full sill inspections

Pass 12 Jan 2016 113,187 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections

Pass 3 Dec 2014 108,071 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections

Fail 2 Dec 2014 108,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections

Pass 15 Nov 2013 102,789 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 102,788 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 97,955 miles

oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections

rear number plate deteriorating

suggest further investigation of front disc brake pad condition

Pass 5 Oct 2011 92,012 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 92,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 87,670 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 87,670 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

front tyres are on 2mm.

Pass 8 Dec 2009 82,625 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 82,625 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 73,662 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 73,532 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 63,923 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 62,909 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 48,574 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 FXX is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FXX, 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 FXX is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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