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AJ51 CNF

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,802 mi
Last recorded121,802 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 CNF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 121,802 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 115,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit remaining 3 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 114,751 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort inc park brake (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit remaining 3 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 106,159 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 100,721 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 100,721 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 87,445 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 87,445 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 75,596 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust front flexible section is deteriorated and has slight gas leak

Pass 4 Oct 2013 75,596 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust front flexible section is deteriorated and has slight gas leak

Pass 12 Oct 2012 71,465 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 71,383 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 67,489 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 67,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

front brake discs corroded and pitted on inner braking surfaces

Pass 11 Oct 2010 61,810 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded slightly on inner braking surfaces

Pass 9 Oct 2009 54,607 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 48,431 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 41,849 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 35,005 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 28,480 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 CNF is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CNF, 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 CNF is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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