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AJ51 ELC

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,922 mi
Last recorded110,922 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 ELC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 110,922 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 102,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

engine oil overfilled significantly

excessive engine oil leak around engine bay and front of vehicle.

fuel pipes from filler neck leading to tank corroded on surface but are still retaining there strength.

Pass 7 Aug 2013 100,708 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 100,708 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 89,333 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 83,723 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 83,723 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 74,773 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 65,284 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 65,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 55,098 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 49,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Aug 2006 40,653 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 ELC is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ELC, 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 ELC registered?

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

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