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AJ51 FTN

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

97,461 mi
Last recorded97,461 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 97,461 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 97,455 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 94,477 miles

nearside mirror shroud loose

oil leaks

Fail 19 Feb 2016 94,477 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear rubber hanger broken. (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords mishaped (195/60/15) (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

air leaks

nearside mirror shroud loose

oil leaks

EML - p1131 manufacturers specific.

EML- p0171 system too low bank 1.

Pass 13 Jun 2014 92,839 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 92,839 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2014 92,826 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 81,096 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 81,096 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EXCESS TRAVEL ON PARK BRAKE

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 77,847 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 66,881 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 57,659 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 57,659 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 52,995 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 46,317 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 46,293 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 38,460 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 FTN is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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