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AJ51 FLG

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,443 mi
Last recorded111,443 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 FLG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 111,443 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 108,305 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 104,609 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 104,605 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 100,638 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Mar 2017 100,622 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 97,167 miles

slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 5 Mar 2015 93,423 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 87,608 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 87,608 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 80,439 miles

both rear shox corroded

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

front coil springs corroded

rear outer anti roll bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2011 79,628 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 78,810 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 75,494 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 72,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 72,423 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 68,021 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 64,268 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 FLG is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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