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AK51 RYX

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,108 mi
Last recorded96,108 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 RYX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 96,108 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs inner surfaces scored/advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 92,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

both rear inner wheel arches corrodeing

Pass 25 Aug 2017 89,327 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective ()

both rear inner sill risers corrodeing

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 89,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective ()

both rear inner sill risers corrodeing

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 87,050 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective ()

both rear inner wheel arches starting to corrode

front brake discs worn

Fail 1 Sep 2016 87,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective ()

both rear inner wheel arches starting to corrode

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Sep 2015 84,196 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 84,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 82,188 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 80,377 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 77,843 miles

advise n/s/f tyre worn/wearing on the outer edge

advise o/s/r tyre between 2-3mm on the centre 3/4

advise slight lip front discs

strong advise n/s/f wishbone bush worn

strong advise n/s/r tyre 2mm on the centre 3/4

Pass 5 Sep 2011 72,374 miles

advise o/s/f wishbone bush getting worn

advise rear bottom suspension link arm bushes slightly worn

advise rear tyres on the tread wear markers

strong advise n/s/f wishbone bush worn

Pass 1 Sep 2010 67,533 miles

advise o/s/f tyre on the tread wear markers

Pass 25 Aug 2009 62,769 miles

advise n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 25 Aug 2009 62,670 miles

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

advise n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Sep 2008 59,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Aug 2007 53,073 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 530,736 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 42,751 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 32,727 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 32,727 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

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 RYX is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RYX, 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 RYX registered?

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

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