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AJ51 FRD

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,431 mi
Last recorded69,431 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 69,431 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 66,370 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 66,344 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor and inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor and inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 59,453 miles

General corrosion noted and plastic side skirts fitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Parking brake has long travel

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 50,297 miles

All rear suspension arms corroded

Fuel filler pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm - Corrosion on inner sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm - Corrosion on inner sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 42,935 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 37,131 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 37,131 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 33,543 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 33,514 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 31,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 28,807 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 25,800 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 22,083 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 19,240 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 19,216 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 19,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 18,700 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear centre seatbelt difficult to operate.

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 18,700 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear centre seatbelt difficult to operate.

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 16,482 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 15,415 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 15,415 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 14,472 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 13,399 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 12,120 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 10,790 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 9,588 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 FRD 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 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 FRD, 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 FRD registered?

AJ51 FRD is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 October 2001.

Is AJ51 FRD safe to buy?

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