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AK51 URO

2001 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

130,038 mi
Last recorded130,038 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 URO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 130,038 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 130,036 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 119,764 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

slight corrosion under side and rear wheel arche's

Pass 2 Sep 2017 110,175 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 95,230 miles

Sill covers fits so full assessment of them cannot be made

Fail 31 Aug 2016 95,228 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre has age related deteriation

Sill covers fits so full assessment of them cannot be made

Pass 1 Sep 2015 87,137 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 81,856 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre meets min legal requirement only

Pass 29 Aug 2013 75,244 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 65,602 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 54,161 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 47,891 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 42,331 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 32,117 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 17,797 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 5,146 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 3,238 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 URO is a 2001 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 URO, 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 URO is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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