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AJ51 CTF

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

61,177 mi
Last recorded61,177 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 61,177 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 159,893 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 159,828 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 150,243 miles

one washer jet not working

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 150,243 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

one washer jet not working

Pass 9 Jan 2013 129,814 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DETIORATED

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 129,811 miles

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

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

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DETIORATED

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 103,896 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Pass 30 Dec 2010 90,713 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 90,693 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 81,766 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 70,742 miles

front no plate cracked

Pass 14 Dec 2007 58,690 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 45,393 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 33,158 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 CTF is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ51 CTF registered?

AJ51 CTF is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 November 2001.

Is AJ51 CTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ51 CTF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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