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AF51 RJX

2001 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

130,926 mi
Last recorded130,926 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 RJX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2015 130,926 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 130,906 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 120,950 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear service brake efforts ns os low readings

Fail 24 Oct 2012 120,950 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear service brake efforts ns os low readings

Pass 10 Oct 2011 117,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 117,789 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 104,091 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 104,088 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 96,813 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 88,611 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 88,611 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 77,511 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 68,039 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 57,919 miles

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

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

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

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

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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AF51 RJX is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AF51 RJX, 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 AF51 RJX registered?

AF51 RJX is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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