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AJ51 CMK

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,089 mi
Last recorded114,089 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 CMK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 114,089 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 114,089 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 111,371 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 107,167 miles

oil leak

signs of coolant leak around thermostat housing

Fail 29 Mar 2016 107,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak

signs of coolant leak around thermostat housing

Pass 31 Mar 2015 103,846 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 100,818 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 100,814 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2013 97,885 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 97,883 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 95,233 miles

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

N/S/R tyre slightly out of shape.

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 95,233 miles

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

N/S/R tyre slightly out of shape.

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 93,154 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 82,129 miles

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

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

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

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

off side front inner drive shaft gaitor leaking grease

wipers smearing

zero'd headlight switch

Pass 5 Mar 2009 70,923 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 62,930 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 62,807 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 52,443 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 41,514 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 CMK is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CMK, 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 CMK is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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