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AK51 YRJ

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 YRJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2017
Fail 3 May 2017

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 75,552 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2014 75,266 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 73,194 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 69,279 miles

both rear tyres worn very close to legal limit

Pass 19 Oct 2011 63,235 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 59,089 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 59,089 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 56,099 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 52,765 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 48,178 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 38,301 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r subframe linkage arm bush split causing slight movement

o/s/r subframe linkage arm bush split causing slight movement

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 YRJ is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc 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 YRJ, 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 YRJ registered?

AK51 YRJ is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 October 2001.

Is AK51 YRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 YRJ 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.

Does AK51 YRJ have outstanding finance?

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