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AK51 YUD

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

147,959 mi
Last recorded147,959 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 YUD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2022 147,959 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Reverse lamp - not working

Pass 7 Oct 2021 144,221 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

engine oil leak

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

offside drive shaft bearing is noisey

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 12 Oct 2020 140,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2020 140,281 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 138,380 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 137,468 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front fog lamp glass cracked

Offside front tyre tread worn down to limit

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 136,096 miles

O/S/F TYRE LOW ON INNER EDGE

O/S/R WHEEL BEARING NOISEY

Fail 11 Sep 2017 136,092 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

O/S/F TYRE LOW ON INNER EDGE

O/S/R WHEEL BEARING NOISEY

Pass 8 Oct 2016 121,537 miles

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 14 Oct 2015 104,180 miles

ENGINE MOUNTING BOLT CHAFFING RACK

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 104,176 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

ENGINE MOUNTING BOLT CHAFFING RACK

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 85,915 miles

cut in nearside front tyre and worn low on both edges

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

offside front fog light lens cracked

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 85,911 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

cut in nearside front tyre and worn low on both edges

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

offside front fog light lens cracked

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 79,941 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 79,937 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 72,238 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 59,918 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 65,776 miles

Both inner sills at rear starting to rust

Both no. plates starting to separate slightly

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing also starting to whine

Fail 3 Oct 2011 65,776 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both inner sills at rear starting to rust

Both no. plates starting to separate slightly

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing also starting to whine

Fail 16 Sep 2010 58,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 58,835 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 51,454 miles

Front tyres low tread,3.00mm,approx.

Pass 23 Sep 2008 45,170 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 39,331 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 39,331 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 32,593 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 YUD is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YUD, 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 YUD is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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