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AK51 KZW

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,035 mi
Last recorded97,035 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 KZW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 97,035 miles

Front & Rear suspension corroded

Front coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Power steering has slight seepage from a joint

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has a obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A'

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 97,035 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front & Rear suspension corroded

Front coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Power steering has slight seepage from a joint

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has a obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A'

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 95,393 miles

Nearside Front tyre at minimum tread depth

Offside Front tyre at minimum tread depth

Pass 17 Apr 2015 89,614 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 85,337 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 85,326 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 May 2013 81,970 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 70,474 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 58,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 58,581 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 46,548 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 46,267 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 22 May 2009 40,754 miles

exhaust & brake pipes corroded/slight perishing to front tyres/rear coil springs corroded

Fail 22 May 2009 40,754 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

exhaust & brake pipes corroded/slight perishing to front tyres/rear coil springs corroded

Pass 23 May 2008 38,757 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipe corrosion

cut in o/s/f cut in outer wall

exhaust corrosion

high hand brake travel

oil low on dip stick

slight play in o/s/r wheel / susspention

Fail 18 May 2007 35,107 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads look very low / both rear tyres heavily cracking ,worn low & in poor condition

Pass 18 May 2007 35,107 miles

front brake pads look very low / both rear tyres heavily cracking ,worn low & in poor condition

Pass 5 May 2006 31,432 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 31,432 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 KZW is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KZW, 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 KZW registered?

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

Is AK51 KZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 KZW shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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