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AK51 RVO

2001 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

183,423 mi
Last recorded183,423 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 RVO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 183,423 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 183,354 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 172,963 miles

rear child seat

Pass 20 Sep 2014 165,446 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2014 165,446 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2013 156,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 156,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Sep 2012 148,241 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 132,561 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 118,375 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 100,339 miles

STRONG ADVISE: BOTH REAR tyres worn very close to limit in/around inner edges, and should be changed.

Pass 19 Sep 2008 83,213 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 83,213 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 69,496 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 58,785 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 RVO is a 2001 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK51 RVO registered?

AK51 RVO is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is AK51 RVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 RVO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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