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AK51 HLA

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,139 mi
Last recorded106,139 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 106,139 miles

corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

corrosion to rear arches

exhaust bracket broke

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

sill covers fitted inspection limited

Fail 1 Oct 2016 106,127 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

corrosion to rear arches

exhaust bracket broke

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

sill covers fitted inspection limited

Pass 12 Oct 2015 100,760 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

covers fitted to sills, inspection of sills limited

Fail 2 Oct 2015 100,751 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

covers fitted to sills, inspection of sills limited

Pass 7 Oct 2014 97,351 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 97,351 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 92,549 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

transmission fluid leak

Pass 31 Jul 2012 89,999 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 89,999 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 86,126 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 82,761 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 79,575 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2008 76,846 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 76,515 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 74,190 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2006 69,923 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 HLA 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 HLA, 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 HLA is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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