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AK51 RZF

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

143,363 mi
Last recorded143,363 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 RZF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 143,363 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 142,091 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 142,091 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 139,928 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 136,822 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 136,822 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 133,395 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 118,764 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 111,780 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 111,780 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 108,148 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 108,145 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 104,222 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 99,982 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2011 94,788 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 94,788 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 90,887 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 90,887 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 86,327 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 81,169 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 72,640 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s mirror glass cracked

o/s mirror casing damaged

rear bumper damaged and taped up

Pass 8 Nov 2007 72,640 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

n/s mirror glass cracked

o/s mirror casing damaged

rear bumper damaged and taped up

Pass 4 Nov 2006 60,728 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

power steering fluid on low level

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 RZF is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2001 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 84,182 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 RZF, 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 RZF registered?

AK51 RZF is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is AK51 RZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 RZF shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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