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Y788 LKU

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,500 mi
Last recorded110,500 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY788 LKU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 110,500 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 105,657 miles

drivers side door rotten

signs of a historic fuel leak from the tank area

underside rear suspension components, springs, subframe, arms etc corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2017 100,019 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All of them (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Possible fuel leak at the tank, advise checking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 94,620 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 94,617 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel tank area (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 89,591 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 89,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 81,965 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 67,074 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 67,074 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 60,939 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 57,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 57,844 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 53,929 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 48,831 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 43,838 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise fuel filler neck slightley corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2007 38,343 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 33,330 miles

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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Y788 LKU is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y788 LKU, 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 Y788 LKU registered?

Y788 LKU is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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