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AJ51 FMD

2001 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,270 mi
Last recorded93,270 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2013 93,270 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 93,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 87,291 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly misshaped

Fail 15 Jun 2012 87,291 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre slightly misshaped

Pass 4 Jun 2011 81,155 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 73,506 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 73,506 miles

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

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 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)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 65,301 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 65,301 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 54,269 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 47,626 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 47,609 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 FMD is a 2001 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FMD, 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 FMD registered?

AJ51 FMD is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is AJ51 FMD safe to buy?

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