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AE51 BJK

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,273 mi
Last recorded79,273 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 BJK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2012 79,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 30 Dec 2011 79,346 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2010 72,752 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2009 70,500 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2009 70,500 miles

Offside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2008 67,997 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to all exhaust mountings

slight corrosion to lower bulkhead break pipes

Pass 20 Jul 2007 63,081 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Jul 2007 62,945 miles

Nearside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 57,249 miles

advise high level brake light is being used as a rear fog lamp

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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AE51 BJK is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE51 BJK, 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 AE51 BJK registered?

AE51 BJK is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AE51 BJK safe to buy?

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