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AK51 HFY

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,873 mi
Last recorded101,873 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 HFY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2017 101,873 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 95,834 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 95,834 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported catalyst bracket (7.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 87,172 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 79,587 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 69,862 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 62,299 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 57,776 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 57,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 20 Jan 2010 52,263 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 45,597 miles

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

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

wiper blades split x3

Pass 8 Jan 2008 36,850 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 28,076 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 19,394 miles

N/S/FRONT TYRE HAS A DEEP CUT TO NEAR CORDS REC/ REPLACEMENT

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 HFY is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HFY, 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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What year was AK51 HFY registered?

AK51 HFY is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is AK51 HFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 HFY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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