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AJ51 CPF

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

132,392 mi
Last recorded132,392 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 132,392 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 125,538 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

fuel filler knecks corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2016 125,536 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section manifold pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15/88v (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear heat shield insecure

fuel filler knecks corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2015 119,460 miles

fuel filler knecks badly corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2015 119,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel filler knecks badly corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2014 111,709 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 111,709 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 105,311 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 105,311 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 99,731 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 99,731 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 93,146 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 82,950 miles

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

inner faces of both front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2009 72,496 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 72,496 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 62,823 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 62,823 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 50,001 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 CPF is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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