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AJ51 EHW

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

201,998 mi
Last recorded201,998 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 201,998 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 199,424 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 195,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 189,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 183,573 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 183,550 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 176,427 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 169,667 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen is cracked but not affecting driver view of the road

Nearside Rear Tyre is worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2015 163,328 miles

Exhaust flexi joint is weak.

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2014 154,584 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Mar 2013 138,606 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 116,729 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 92,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 75,394 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 61,907 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 45,714 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 45,704 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 31,913 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 23,673 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 EHW is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EHW, 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 EHW registered?

AJ51 EHW is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is AJ51 EHW safe to buy?

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