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AJ51 FKB

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,813 mi
Last recorded89,813 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 FKB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 89,813 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 80,476 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 80,473 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 72,524 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 72,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake fluid level low

Pass 1 Dec 2008 63,405 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 63,405 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2007 47,173 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 47,169 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 20 Jun 2006 34,651 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 FKB is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FKB, 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 FKB is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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