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AJ51 FKS

2001 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

59,545 mi
Last recorded59,545 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 FKS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 59,545 miles

general corrosion to front subframe and rear axle

Fail 6 Nov 2025 59,540 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded to excess (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion to front subframe and rear axle

Pass 15 Nov 2024 59,391 miles

Front Axle 1 tyres over 10 years old

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Axle 2 tyres perishing on walls and over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front wishbone bushes/rubber components slight perishing

Fail 6 Nov 2024 59,368 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Axle 1 tyres over 10 years old

Nearside Headlamp aim too high PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Axle 2 tyres perishing on walls and over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front wishbone bushes/rubber components slight perishing

general surface corrosion rear suspension components

Pass 2 Nov 2023 58,879 miles

Nearside Front mud flap insecure.

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front and rear suspension corroded

x2 rear tyres outer edge cracked.

Pass 14 Nov 2022 58,443 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread low.

Offside Front Lower part of wing corroded away.

Offside Outer sill corroded

front and rear suspension including sub frames very corroded.

x2 rear tyres 13 years old and heavy cracking to edges.

Fail 10 Nov 2022 58,433 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded to excess large hole. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre tread low.

Offside Front Lower part of wing corroded away.

Offside Outer sill corroded

front and rear suspension including sub frames very corroded.

x2 rear tyres 13 years old and heavy cracking to edges.

Pass 10 Nov 2021 57,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

rear suspension corroded including nearside spring

x2 front suspension struts and springs corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2021 57,941 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 boots split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

rear suspension corroded including nearside spring

x2 front suspension struts and springs corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2020 57,456 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 56,821 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 55,799 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 55,795 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 53,508 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 51,813 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 49,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 46,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 46,203 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 43,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 43,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 39,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

clutch very worn.

Fail 2 Oct 2012 39,681 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 36,254 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 33,029 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 30,116 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 30,116 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 26,392 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 22,736 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 20,438 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 FKS is a 2001 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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

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