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AK51 YZB

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

136,706 mi
Last recorded136,706 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 YZB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 136,706 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 136,704 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 124,419 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 112,066 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 101,846 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 90,732 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 87,815 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 83,234 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 78,107 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 75,622 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 73,149 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 73,140 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 71,458 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 68,532 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 65,806 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 61,775 miles

slight engine oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2009 61,775 miles

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2008 52,792 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 46,644 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside and offside rear trailing arm mount areas corroding

rear silencer hanger bracket corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2006 38,924 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 38,924 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 YZB is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YZB, 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 YZB registered?

AK51 YZB is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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