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AJ51 FBO

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,896 mi
Last recorded75,896 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 FBO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 75,896 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2015 75,896 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 29 May 2014 68,434 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 68,412 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 May 2013 59,494 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 55,334 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 48,638 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 43,213 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 37,931 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 29 Jun 2009 37,931 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2008 33,190 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 28,329 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 23,110 miles

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

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 FBO is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc 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 FBO, 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 FBO registered?

AJ51 FBO is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is AJ51 FBO safe to buy?

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