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AJ51 FFG

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,936 mi
Last recorded88,936 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 FFG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2013 88,936 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear coil springs corroded

vehicle undersealed

Pass 26 Jan 2013 88,936 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear coil springs corroded

vehicle undersealed

Pass 17 May 2012 84,331 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 17 May 2012 84,331 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 25 May 2011 76,738 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

brake fluid level appears to be getting low

corrosion on suspension components

Fail 25 May 2011 76,738 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

brake fluid level appears to be getting low

corrosion on suspension components

Pass 30 Apr 2010 65,924 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 27 Apr 2009 57,048 miles

heavy pitting front discs

heavy surface rusting on all suspension units

Pass 20 May 2008 48,547 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 36,825 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2006 31,804 miles
Pass 9 May 2005 26,632 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 FFG is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FFG, 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 FFG registered?

AJ51 FFG is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is AJ51 FFG safe to buy?

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