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FKZ 5899

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,695 mi
Last recorded124,695 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKZ 5899
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 May 2020 124,695 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear subframe holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2019 124,065 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Under body rust

Pass 1 May 2018 123,038 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

heavily rusty

Fail 30 Apr 2018 123,035 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

heavily rusty

Pass 27 Apr 2017 122,835 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 122,267 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 122,267 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s/rear drop link pin bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/front brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint n/s/front lower ball joint excessive play (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 121,851 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 121,560 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 118,990 miles

Front and rear sub-frames corroded.

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

road springs and various suspension parts corrded.

scratch in windscreen

sill covers fitted

underneath of vehicle corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2012 118,990 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Front and rear sub-frames corroded.

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

road springs and various suspension parts corrded.

scratch in windscreen

sill covers fitted

underneath of vehicle corroded

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 5899 is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc 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 FKZ 5899, 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 5899 registered?

FKZ 5899 is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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