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AK51 HKP

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,600 mi
Last recorded118,600 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 HKP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 118,600 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 104,492 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2015 104,492 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 94,739 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 86,206 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 86,206 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 81,730 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 74,861 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 68,156 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 68,156 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 61,542 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 61,542 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 54,775 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 54,775 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 49,793 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 43,373 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2005 38,018 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 38,018 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 HKP is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HKP, 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 HKP registered?

AK51 HKP is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is AK51 HKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 HKP shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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