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AK51 LDZ

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,696 mi
Last recorded124,696 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 LDZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 124,696 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill lip jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower exhaust rear box, rear mounting is deteriorating, repaired but not inapropitly

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded as pipe joins to hose in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside as pipe, as pipes join to hoses in wheel arches (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 124,696 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill lip jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower exhaust rear box, rear mounting is deteriorating, repaired but not inapropitly

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded as pipe joins to hose in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside as pipe, as pipes join to hoses in wheel arches (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 123,148 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 121,344 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 121,344 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 119,112 miles

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

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

areas of corrosion

exhaust mounting missing

Fail 9 Nov 2012 119,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

areas of corrosion

exhaust mounting missing

Pass 21 Nov 2011 116,689 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 116,689 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 113,552 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 110,481 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 110,480 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 106,405 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 99,889 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 99,889 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 93,946 miles

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

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 LDZ is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LDZ, 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 LDZ is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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