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AK51 HHS

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,772 mi
Last recorded118,772 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 118,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Chassis pipe at rear flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/R stop light intermitant operation

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Chassis brake pipe at flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 118,742 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort Hand brake in-op (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Chassis pipe at rear flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/R stop light intermitant operation

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Chassis brake pipe at flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 111,946 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 102,052 miles

1 Exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still adequately suported.

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 102,052 miles

1 Exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still adequately suported.

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 89,942 miles

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

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

brake pips slightly corroded

exhaust heat shield loose

exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

Fail 2 Aug 2013 89,942 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

brake pips slightly corroded

exhaust heat shield loose

exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

Fail 6 Aug 2012 81,688 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 81,688 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 75,627 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 67,935 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 64,088 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 60,404 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 54,275 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 42,049 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 42,049 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

1. rear wiper blade split 2. rear no plate deteriorated

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 HHS is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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