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AJ51 EOB

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

128,938 mi
Last recorded128,938 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 128,938 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated flexible hose at tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

extensive surface corrosion on entire rear subframe and suspension components

Pass 18 Dec 2023 128,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Flexible filler hose (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 123,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2022 123,642 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 119,089 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 119,089 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 115,672 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 112,158 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler and breather pipes ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 107,601 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 102,601 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Dec 2016 98,442 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 92,719 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 88,372 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 84,533 miles

Exhaust front flexible section deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated/de-laminated

Pass 26 Oct 2012 78,171 miles

Nearside Front 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

aircon leaking slighty

slight free play detected at steering rack more of an investigation

Pass 21 Oct 2011 73,001 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers slightly poor

Pass 13 Sep 2010 69,347 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 65,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall.

Nearside wing mirror glass missing.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Unable to inspect front discs and pads due to wheel trims fitted.

Pass 16 Sep 2008 61,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Sep 2007 56,230 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 48,806 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 EOB is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 EOB, 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 EOB is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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