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AK51 ZBC

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

193,242 mi
Last recorded193,242 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 193,242 miles

front exhaust mounting broken but system still secure

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 30 Oct 2017 193,224 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear outer sill section (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front exhaust mounting broken but system still secure

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 25 Oct 2016 186,709 miles

front exhaust mounting broken but system still secure

n/s/r tyre wearing low

run out on front brake discs

Fail 25 Oct 2016 186,700 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front exhaust mounting broken but system still secure

n/s/r tyre wearing low

run out on front brake discs

Pass 30 Oct 2015 178,861 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Fail 30 Oct 2015 178,855 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 27 Oct 2014 169,930 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 169,921 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 159,352 miles

slight damage to windscreen

clutch worn

Pass 27 Oct 2012 147,029 miles

front brake pads 2/3 worn

front tyres wearing low

front brake discs worn

Fail 26 Oct 2012 147,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads 2/3 worn

front tyres wearing low

Pass 1 Nov 2011 133,067 miles

n/s/f fog lamp damaged

Fail 1 Nov 2011 133,059 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

n/s/f fog lamp damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2010 119,352 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 105,180 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 90,370 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 76,087 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 63,637 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 50,687 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 ZBC is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZBC, 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 ZBC is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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