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AJ51 AZA

2001 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,849 mi
Last recorded111,849 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 AZA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 111,849 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 101,592 miles

BOTH FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES /STEERING AND SUSPENSION CORRODED

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED COVERS ON SILLS

CAMBELT CHANGE?

HANDBRAKE CABLES CORRODED

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

REAR BUMPER CRACKED ALL COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Fail 10 Feb 2016 101,569 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

BOTH FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES /STEERING AND SUSPENSION CORRODED

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED COVERS ON SILLS

CAMBELT CHANGE?

HANDBRAKE CABLES CORRODED

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

REAR BUMPER CRACKED ALL COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Pass 9 Mar 2015 96,557 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 96,557 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 91,419 miles

nearside rear tyre wall damage

Pass 8 Mar 2013 85,458 miles

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

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

front exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2013 85,440 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2012 80,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

n/s/r brake pipe surface corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2011 75,717 miles

front exhaust bracket corroded (front cat bracket)

n/s/f tyre wearing from outer edge

o/s/r bumper damaged

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

rear wiper split

Pass 6 Apr 2010 73,283 miles

excess handbrake travel

nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge

Fail 6 Apr 2010 73,283 miles

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

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

excess handbrake travel

nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 23 Apr 2009 69,525 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 64,292 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 55,581 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 44,779 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 44,779 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 40,800 miles

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 AZA is a 2001 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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