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AJ51 APZ

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,190 mi
Last recorded91,190 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2009
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 APZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2009 91,190 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 56,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

engine oil on low mark

various other metal brake pipes starting to show signs of corrosion

Fail 23 Sep 2008 86,436 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

engine oil on low mark

various other metal brake pipes starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2007 78,758 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 78,756 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

check light on

o/s front wing damaged

various heatshields insecure

Fail 30 Sep 2006 68,752 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

b/s front brake disc surfaces quite rusty around outer edges

heatshield above exhaust tailpipe insecure

Pass 30 Sep 2006 68,752 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

b/s front brake disc surfaces quite rusty around outer edges

heatshield above exhaust tailpipe insecure

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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AJ51 APZ is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 AJ51 APZ, 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 AJ51 APZ registered?

AJ51 APZ is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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