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AG02 JTU

2001 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,508 mi
Last recorded136,508 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG02 JTU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 136,508 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 22 Dec 2017 136,501 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 13 Jan 2017 125,587 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 125,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 116,836 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded both main brake pipes surface corossion (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 116,836 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded both main brake pipes surface corossion (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 109,096 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 109,096 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 101,320 miles

both main brake pipes surface corossion

both o/s and n/s lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

Fail 18 Dec 2013 101,320 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both main brake pipes surface corossion

both o/s and n/s lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

Pass 18 Jan 2013 93,890 miles

surface corossion on o/s main brake pipe

Pass 2 Dec 2011 86,627 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Dec 2011 86,625 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 76,877 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 76,877 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 66,246 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 38,008 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2007 36,868 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 36,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 21,558 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 21,558 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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AG02 JTU is a 2001 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AG02 JTU, 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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AG02 JTU is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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