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AJ51 FSZ

2001 Ford Focus

Gold Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

172,944 mi
Last recorded172,944 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 FSZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 172,944 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 172,932 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 166,664 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhurst front flange deteriorated

slight hand brake travel

Fail 17 Mar 2012 166,664 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

exhurst front flange deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2011 161,573 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres cracked and worn close to limits

o/s/r wheel rim damaged

Fail 22 Jan 2011 161,562 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres cracked and worn close to limits

handbrake excess travle

o/s/r wheel rim damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2010 153,037 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 153,033 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 144,493 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 144,487 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear tyres different sizes

rear number plate starting to deteriate

Pass 13 Dec 2007 132,008 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear 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)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 8 Dec 2007 131,728 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 111,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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 31 Oct 2005 85,275 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 FSZ is a 2001 Ford Focus in Gold with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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