MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,959 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
O/S/F TYRE LOW ON INNER EDGE
O/S/R WHEEL BEARING NOISEY
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
slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing
ENGINE MOUNTING BOLT CHAFFING RACK
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
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)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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
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
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front tyres low tread,3.00mm,approx.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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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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