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AK51 LCN

2001 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,261 mi
Last recorded79,261 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 LCN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 79,261 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 74,398 miles

front windscreen has a slight wiper sweep scratch mark

Fail 19 Sep 2016 74,398 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front windscreen has a slight wiper sweep scratch mark

Pass 14 Sep 2015 71,976 miles

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

engine covers and tray fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 15 Sep 2014 69,403 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 69,403 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 66,047 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 66,035 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 63,162 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 59,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 59,731 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 55,859 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2009 51,658 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 47,770 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 43,760 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 39,534 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 LCN is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LCN, 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 LCN registered?

AK51 LCN is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AK51 LCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 LCN shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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