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AJ51 CVY

2001 Ford Focus

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

180,217 mi
Last recorded180,217 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 CVY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 180,217 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 180,037 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 169,989 miles

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

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

Slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing.

Pass 3 Sep 2015 162,317 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 149,452 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres stepped

Pass 4 Sep 2013 132,184 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 132,184 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 111,285 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 92,200 miles

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

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

all metal brake pipes fusty

Pass 24 Aug 2010 75,305 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 54,861 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 45,111 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 39,595 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 30,923 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 21,839 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 CVY is a 2001 Ford Focus in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CVY, 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 CVY registered?

AJ51 CVY is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is AJ51 CVY safe to buy?

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