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AJ51 CPV

2001 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,132 mi
Last recorded60,132 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 CPV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 60,132 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 57,104 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 57,099 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

engine management light on

front pads low

suspect slight suspension damage n/s/f

Pass 8 Aug 2012 54,469 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 54,469 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

brake fluid level low

Pass 6 Jul 2011 51,413 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 42,978 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 37,101 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 32,866 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 27,193 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 22,627 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 CPV is a 2001 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CPV, 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 CPV registered?

AJ51 CPV is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is AJ51 CPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ51 CPV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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