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AK51 ZDF

2001 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,930 mi
Last recorded126,930 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 ZDF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2012 126,930 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 126,927 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 116,685 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 4 Oct 2010 100,952 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 88,654 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2009 88,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 66,861 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 66,861 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 52,178 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 52,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all four brake discs corroding due to inactivity.

Pass 24 Mar 2006 45,049 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 ZDF is a 2001 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZDF, 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 ZDF registered?

AK51 ZDF is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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