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AJ51 FDU

2001 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,995 mi
Last recorded82,995 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 FDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2012 82,995 miles

o/s/f fog lamp lense damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2012 82,995 miles

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

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

o/s/f fog lamp lense damaged

rear sillencer heat sheild hanging loose

Pass 28 Sep 2011 76,077 miles

rear exhaust heat sheild inscure

Pass 5 Oct 2010 68,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust heat sheild inscure

Pass 5 Oct 2009 58,729 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 47,822 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 37,673 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 26,550 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 FDU is a 2001 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FDU, 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 FDU registered?

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

Is AJ51 FDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ51 FDU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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