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FKZ 4433

2001 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,383 mi
Last recorded133,383 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKZ 4433
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 133,383 miles

Advise; front exhaust down pipe mouting brackets broken.

Fail 5 Apr 2019 133,383 miles

Advise; front exhaust down pipe mouting brackets broken.

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 128,118 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front registration plate cracked

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2017 123,707 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 117,528 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 108,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 108,908 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 95,993 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 95,993 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 83,950 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 83,950 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 75,647 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 67,372 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 64,504 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 64,504 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 59,238 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 59,238 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 54,080 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 49,641 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 45,438 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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FKZ 4433 is a 2001 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FKZ 4433, 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 FKZ 4433 registered?

FKZ 4433 is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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