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AJ51 EJG

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,560 mi
Last recorded128,560 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 128,560 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 128,556 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake performance not tested caliper bending (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner /outer seal to floor / wheel arch has a hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 123,910 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating (0.1 (b))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sills have corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 123,910 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sills have corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 113,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 113,882 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 98,568 miles

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS/WHEEL ARCHS CORRODING

N/S REAR TYRE NAILED

N/S REAR TYRE PERISHING AND GETTING OUT OF SHAPE

N/S SIDE REPEATER DAMAGED

O/S FRONT TYRE PERISHING

Oil leak ()

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODING

Fail 23 Sep 2017 98,568 miles

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS/WHEEL ARCHS CORRODING

N/S REAR TYRE NAILED

N/S REAR TYRE PERISHING AND GETTING OUT OF SHAPE

N/S SIDE REPEATER DAMAGED

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

O/S FRONT TYRE PERISHING

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

Oil leak ()

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODING

Pass 8 Oct 2016 93,651 miles

lower of rear coil springs corroded

o/s rear inner wheel arch corroding

Fail 7 Oct 2016 93,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

lower of rear coil springs corroded

o/s rear inner wheel arch corroding

Pass 9 Oct 2015 86,597 miles

FRONT EXHAUST FLEXIBLE PIPE CORRODED STARTING TO BLOW

FUEL FILLER NECK CORRODED

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUB FRAME (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 83,968 miles

both rear inner wheel archs corroding

dampness around power steering pump

lower of both rear coil springs corroding

n/s front tyre low ....early rectification advised

Fail 15 Sep 2014 83,967 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear inner wheel archs corroding

brake fluid low

dampness around power steering pump

lower of both rear coil springs corroding

n/s front tyre low ....early rectification advised

Pass 9 Sep 2013 68,430 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 58,426 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 52,966 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 15 Sep 2011 52,966 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 47,166 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Sep 2009 41,265 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 41,265 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 34,645 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

possible leak at steering pump

Pass 16 Sep 2008 34,645 miles

possible leak at steering pump

Pass 7 Aug 2007 28,119 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 28,074 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

possible leak at power steering pump

Pass 12 Jul 2006 20,906 miles

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

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

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 EJG is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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