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AJ51 FGO

2001 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,638 mi
Last recorded113,638 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 FGO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 113,638 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 113,635 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 113,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both no plates getting poor

both wiper blades poor

small chip in offside screen

Pass 11 Nov 2015 104,143 miles

offside rear tyre on 2/3mm

rear pads getting low nearside rear

very slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 14 Nov 2014 95,111 miles

advise water leak

Pass 12 Nov 2013 83,851 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 78,970 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 74,135 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 68,043 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front discs slightly worn

rear discs slightly worn

Fail 12 Nov 2010 68,043 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front discs slightly worn

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 11 Nov 2009 61,816 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 55,203 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 55,203 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 48,218 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 39,239 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 31,659 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 FGO is a 2001 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FGO, 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 FGO registered?

AJ51 FGO is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 November 2001.

Is AJ51 FGO safe to buy?

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