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AJ51 CRU

2001 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,556 mi
Last recorded145,556 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 CRU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 145,556 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 225,989 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 225,989 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 189,271 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 18 Sep 2008 161,126 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 155,328 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 155,328 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 146,639 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 CRU is a 2001 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CRU, 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 CRU registered?

AJ51 CRU is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 October 2001.

Is AJ51 CRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ51 CRU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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