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AK51 YZA

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

73,263 mi
Last recorded73,263 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 YZA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 73,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 72,509 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 71,679 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 70,772 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 69,686 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 69,027 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 67,860 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 65,660 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 63,692 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 61,624 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 59,605 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 99,601 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2014 57,691 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 55,713 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 53,542 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 50,825 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 48,197 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 45,655 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 42,127 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 36,800 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 30,305 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 24,361 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 YZA is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 YZA, 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 YZA registered?

AK51 YZA is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is AK51 YZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 YZA shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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