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AK51 RZU

2001 Ford Focus

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

105,884 mi
Last recorded105,884 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 RZU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 105,884 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 88,459 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 87,188 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 86,050 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly uneven on inner edge 195/60/15

Pass 4 Sep 2017 84,169 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 84,169 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 82,176 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 82,176 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 79,693 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front tyre tread worn smooth on outer edges

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 77,449 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system very rusty but gas tight

Pass 27 Aug 2013 74,985 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 71,140 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 71,140 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 66,657 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 66,657 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 61,857 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 57,871 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 53,401 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2008 53,401 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2007 46,572 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 40,368 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 RZU is a 2001 Ford Focus in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RZU, 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 RZU registered?

AK51 RZU is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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The MOT history for AK51 RZU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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