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AK51 LDV

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,913 mi
Last recorded77,913 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 LDV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 77,913 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

brake pipes corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

under body corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2014 77,913 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

brake pipes corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

under body corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2013 74,686 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2013 74,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2012 71,663 miles

slight corrosion to n/s and o/s front to rear brake pipes

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2011 68,765 miles

Nearside Front 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)

underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2010 65,366 miles

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

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 3 Sep 2010 65,364 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2009 61,620 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 57,824 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 52,639 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 48,394 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 LDV is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LDV, 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 LDV registered?

AK51 LDV is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is AK51 LDV safe to buy?

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