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AK51 USB

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,591 mi
Last recorded130,591 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 130,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2015 128,203 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Oct 2015 128,185 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sill covers

Pass 12 Jul 2014 110,635 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2014 110,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2013 95,425 miles

front wipers slight wear

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2012 84,426 miles

auxillary belt/ tensioner noisey

front brake hose ferrules corroded

o/s/f fog lamp damaged

rear number plate poor

stonechips in screen

Fail 9 Jul 2012 84,426 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

auxillary belt/ tensioner noisey

engine oil level on minimum

front brake hose ferrules corroded

o/s/f fog lamp damaged

rear number plate poor

stonechips in screen

Pass 12 Jul 2011 77,633 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 77,633 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 71,218 miles

Offside front fog lamp lenze cracked,

Fail 8 Jul 2010 71,218 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front fog lamp lenze cracked,

Pass 1 Jul 2009 63,863 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 57,179 miles

Both rear tyres showing uneven wear on inner edges.

O/S/F tyre at 3mm.

Pass 12 Jul 2007 49,659 miles

Both front disc inner faces poor.

Nearside front tyre close to legal limit.

Pass 13 Jul 2006 43,443 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 USB is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black 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 USB, 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 USB is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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