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AK51 LDO

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

156,380 mi
Last recorded156,380 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 LDO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 156,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Non obligatory mirror damaged both side ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 156,360 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner/outer seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Non obligatory mirror damaged both side ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 152,317 miles

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 152,316 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 149,033 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 145,750 miles

exhaust flexi joint deteriorating

oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2014 142,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Nov 2014 142,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 136,762 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 136,761 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 130,339 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 130,339 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 121,142 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 21 Nov 2011 121,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 113,295 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 107,700 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 103,383 miles

drivers door mirror backing cover is missing

exhaust system is rusty

offside rear tyre has 2mm tread

Fail 26 Feb 2009 103,383 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

drivers door mirror backing cover is missing

exhaust system is rusty

offside rear tyre has 2mm tread

Pass 3 Feb 2007 95,589 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 89,857 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 89,857 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 LDO is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 LDO, 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 LDO is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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