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AJ51 FPA

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,131 mi
Last recorded112,131 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 FPA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 112,131 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust has some corrosion

Fail 19 Apr 2017 112,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust has some corrosion

Fail 21 Mar 2017 111,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front brake pad anti rattle clip insecure

parking brake efficiency low,18%

Pass 2 Apr 2016 105,712 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear footbrake performance

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all welding undersealed

Fail 28 Mar 2016 105,671 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside handbrake performance

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 105,617 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 98,044 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 89,978 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 88,276 miles

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

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

offside rear brake sticking slightly

wipers smearing

Pass 24 Oct 2011 83,623 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

front b/discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 29 Sep 2010 78,205 miles

0/s/f tyre worn

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

front brake discs corroded inner face

Pass 3 Sep 2009 72,039 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 71,943 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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 12 Jun 2008 64,128 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 64,110 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 57,211 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 FPA is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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