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AK51 KZJ

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

64,941 mi
Last recorded64,941 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2021 64,941 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill outer has trim fitted (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre perishing

general corrosion all over rear subframe and suspension components

Pass 26 Aug 2020 64,406 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes signs of corrosion heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills been under sealed still poor condition outer trims fitted to seal unable to determine corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm surface perishing (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion all over front and rear suspension components poor condition tho not seriously weakend

Pass 20 Aug 2019 63,927 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along chassis rail under servo (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside inner sills poor condition been under sealed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front and rear suspension components general corrosion all over

Pass 30 Aug 2018 63,385 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on chassis rail under servo (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside and offside inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

suspension components general corrosion all over

Pass 19 Sep 2017 62,709 miles

Brake pipes been heavily greased unable to determine corrosion

Front wiper blades slight smear

Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear suspension components slight corrosion

Fail 6 Sep 2017 62,705 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened marked in yellow (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipes been heavily greased unable to determine corrosion

Front wiper blades slight smear

Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear suspension components slight corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2016 61,919 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wear edges

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 60,831 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 57,964 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 54,710 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 54,710 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 51,013 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 51,008 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 46,894 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 42,728 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 40,115 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 37,094 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 34,150 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 30,409 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 KZJ is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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