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AK51 YZF

2001 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,382 mi
Last recorded108,382 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 YZF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2016 108,382 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing anti roll bar to suspension arm link missing-not fitted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower small hole in sill at front

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit severely worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Pass 18 Aug 2015 99,452 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 88,876 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 88,876 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 78,490 miles

Coolant level on minimum mark

Nearside front tyre cracking on edges of tread

Nearside rear tyre cracking on edges of tread

Offside rear tyre cracking on edges of tread

Various brake pipes becoming corroded

Windscreen scratched

Fail 28 Aug 2013 78,490 miles

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

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

Coolant level on minimum mark

Nearside front tyre cracking on edges of tread

Nearside rear tyre cracking on edges of tread

Offside rear tyre cracking on edges of tread

Various brake pipes becoming corroded

Windscreen scratched

Pass 7 Sep 2012 71,854 miles

Front wipers slightly smear

NSF tyre perished

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

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

Rear tyres perished

Fail 7 Sep 2012 71,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front wipers slightly smear

NSF tyre perished

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

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Sep 2011 66,336 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 62,883 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 56,214 miles

offside front anti roll bar link rubber split

Pass 8 Sep 2008 49,979 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 49,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 45,284 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 39,695 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 YZF is a 2001 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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