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AK51 HFU

2001 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

182,287 mi
Last recorded182,287 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 HFU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2017 182,287 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short lamda wiring (1.9.2b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has little or no damping affect

Pass 23 Dec 2016 168,993 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

sills covered

Pass 29 Oct 2015 150,095 miles

crack in screen offside lower corner

engine management light on

Fail 29 Oct 2015 150,095 miles

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

crack in screen offside lower corner

engine management light on

Pass 3 Nov 2014 141,525 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 29 Oct 2013 132,271 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 123,290 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 114,846 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 105,570 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 105,570 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 98,262 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 91,055 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 83,639 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 76,389 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 HFU is a 2001 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HFU, 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 HFU is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is AK51 HFU safe to buy?

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