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AK51 SKO

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,674 mi
Last recorded135,674 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 135,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

inner and outer sills corroded

oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

rear arms corroded and bushes worn

Fail 16 Oct 2017 135,674 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

rear arms corroded and bushes worn

Pass 4 Oct 2016 133,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 133,507 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 128,469 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 128,024 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 127,996 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 119,792 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 112,947 miles

FRONT EXHAUST SECTION[FLEXY SECTION] VERY POOR CONDITION BUT MET MOT REQUIREMENTS AT TIME OF TEST..n/s/r wheel bearings noisy..advise inspect rear brakes[drims].rear efforts were low on foot brake

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 112,947 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

FRONT EXHAUST SECTION[FLEXY SECTION] VERY POOR CONDITION BUT MET MOT REQUIREMENTS AT TIME OF TEST..n/s/r wheel bearings noisy..advise inspect rear brakes[drims].rear efforts were low on foot brake

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 105,025 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 95,923 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre tread worn on limit and should be replaced immediately.

Pass 24 Feb 2010 95,923 miles

nearside rear tyre tread worn on limit and should be replaced immediately.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 86,942 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 86,936 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 76,194 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 76,192 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 63,183 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 50,822 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 50,822 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 SKO is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SKO, 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 SKO is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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