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AK51 RTO

2001 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

119,166 mi
Last recorded119,166 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 RTO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 119,166 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 118,890 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flex pipes O/S AND N/S FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S AND N/S REAR TO FLEX PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2019 118,487 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flex pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flex pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2018 118,189 miles

Offside Front metal brake pipe corroding

Offside Outer sill starting to corrode

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

advise slight damage to both exterior mirrors

Pass 24 May 2017 117,743 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 117,087 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 May 2015 116,290 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 115,623 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2014 115,623 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 114,971 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 114,177 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 May 2012 114,177 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 113,080 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 107,995 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 102,128 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 80,079 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 80,079 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 58,947 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 41,487 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 RTO is a 2001 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 RTO, 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 RTO registered?

AK51 RTO is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is AK51 RTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 RTO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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