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AK51 URU

2001 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,141 mi
Last recorded124,141 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 URU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 124,141 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 116,018 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to n/s rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

damage to o/s front wing

engine management light on

o/s rear door bottom corroded

rear wheel arches poor

surface rust in front & rear subframes & suspension coponents

suspect corrosion at rear end of o/s sill behind trim

Pass 10 Dec 2015 112,280 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

fuel filler pipes corroding

o/s front wing damaged

Fail 10 Dec 2015 112,280 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front brackets corroded through (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s & o/s front inner edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust heat shield loose

fuel filler pipes corroding

o/s front wing damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2014 105,166 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Nearside tyre low presure

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

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

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)

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 105,113 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Nearside tyre low presure

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 94,473 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 94,473 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 86,506 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres inner edges low

exhaust mounts slight deteriated, slight corroded

front disks slight corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2012 86,506 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres inner edges low

exhaust mounts slight deteriated, slight corroded

front disks slight corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2011 79,150 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 73,133 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 66,731 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 66,731 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 60,294 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 49,786 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 URU is a 2001 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 URU, 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 URU is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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