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AK51 RYD

2001 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

196,454 mi
Last recorded196,454 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 RYD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 196,454 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both outer sills corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2017 167,248 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 167,248 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 145,610 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 145,610 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 145,438 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Dec 2013 145,142 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 145,142 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 144,820 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 144,820 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 144,172 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 142,256 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 133,098 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2008 127,697 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 103,471 miles

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 30 Oct 2006 90,155 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 68,337 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 68,337 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise rear number plate starting to separate

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 RYD is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RYD, 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 RYD registered?

AK51 RYD is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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