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AK51 YRR

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,928 mi
Last recorded162,928 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 YRR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 162,928 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 149,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 149,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 138,130 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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre cracking & perished

Pass 27 Jul 2012 132,948 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 126,710 miles

offside rear tyre outer sidewall starting to deteriorate

Fail 14 Jul 2011 126,692 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre outer sidewall starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Jul 2010 121,336 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 112,534 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Jun 2009 112,534 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 May 2008 92,792 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)

near side rear tyre has cut to tread not to cords

Fail 20 May 2008 92,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

near side rear tyre has cut to tread not to cords

Pass 2 Jun 2007 82,413 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 82,241 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 75,046 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 70,193 miles

font undershield fitted

front o/s & n/s link rod ball joints worn

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 YRR is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel 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 YRR, 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 YRR is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is AK51 YRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 YRR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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