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AK51 USM

2001 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,373 mi
Last recorded97,373 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 97,373 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 88,082 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 88,079 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 77,946 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 77,945 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

engine malfunction lamp on

Pass 3 Oct 2012 68,541 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 60,250 miles

damage to o/s/r wheel

front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Oct 2010 51,086 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 41,283 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 31,197 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 21,033 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 17,158 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 15,709 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 USM is a 2001 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 USM, 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 USM registered?

AK51 USM is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is AK51 USM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 USM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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