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AJ51 FPU

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

116,813 mi
Last recorded116,813 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 FPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 116,813 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 112,731 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 110,308 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2023 110,293 miles

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

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 105,775 miles

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))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 105,775 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 101,067 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 94,968 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 86,199 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 86,199 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 76,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight leaking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened creaking (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened creaking (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 73,207 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Image mask converter residue (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Image mask converter residue (1.7.5a)

Stickers within swept area. Not affecting drivers view of the road

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 21 Nov 2017 73,207 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Image mask converter residue (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Image mask converter residue (1.7.5a)

Stickers within swept area. Not affecting drivers view of the road

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Dec 2016 68,967 miles

Nearside Front Fog light slightly loose

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Image converter mask fitted (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short Fog connection, light unit missing (1.9.2b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Image converter mask fitted (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 65,805 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 10 Dec 2014 62,907 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 62,385 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 59,421 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 57,641 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 57,641 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 53,428 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 54,054 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 50,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 May 2009 50,302 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 49,835 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 44,550 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005

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 FPU is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ51 FPU registered?

AJ51 FPU is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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The MOT history for AJ51 FPU shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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