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AK51 RXH

2001 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

167,496 mi
Last recorded167,496 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2015 167,496 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside wiper split at ends but still clears

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2014 161,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2013 153,268 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2013 153,268 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2012 145,564 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 139,504 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Sep 2010 124,134 miles

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

front brake discs slighty corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2009 120,326 miles

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

front number faded

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 15 Sep 2008 110,441 miles

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

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

near/side front and near/side rear tyre,s perished around outer edges.

Pass 15 Sep 2007 102,044 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 89,084 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 RXH is a 2001 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RXH, 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 RXH is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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