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AK51 HFX

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

177,479 mi
Last recorded177,479 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 HFX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 177,479 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 174,180 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 174,180 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 162,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2014 162,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Unable to fully test performance of rear brakes due to burst flexi hose

Pass 13 May 2013 153,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 143,804 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 143,804 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 131,713 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 131,713 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2010 119,069 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2010 119,069 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 106,431 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 93,080 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 79,968 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 71,149 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 58,223 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 HFX is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HFX, 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 HFX is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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