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AK51 YUT

2001 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,530 mi
Last recorded154,530 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 YUT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 154,530 miles

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

both front tyres worn inside edges

Pass 30 Jan 2015 149,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 149,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 136,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 136,540 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 120,626 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 120,626 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 108,217 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general signs of slight age and wear in suspension bushes

slight wear in n/s/f track rod end

Fail 20 Oct 2011 108,217 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general signs of slight age and wear in suspension bushes

slight wear in n/s/f track rod end

Pass 30 Sep 2010 98,902 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 90,257 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 80,535 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 69,672 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 59,175 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 49,152 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 YUT is a 2001 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YUT, 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 YUT is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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