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AJ51 FTX

2001 Ford Focus

Gold Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

78,543 mi
Last recorded78,543 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 FTX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 78,543 miles

corrosion noted to rear and front brake pipes all brake discs rear suspenion arma and xmember osr inner sill

nsf osf tyres worn below limit but tyres are step tread

rear brake pads low wear noted to front suspension atem bushs

Fail 8 Oct 2020 78,541 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

corrosion noted to rear and front brake pipes all brake discs rear suspenion arma and xmember osr inner sill

nsf osf tyres worn below limit but tyres are step tread

rear brake pads low wear noted to front suspension atem bushs

Pass 23 Oct 2019 73,025 miles

access to rear brake pipes limited

corrosion noted to rear suspension arms

os hand brake performance low but over all effort meet std

surface corrosion note to brake pipes

Fail 18 Oct 2019 72,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

os hand brake performance low but over all effort meet std

Pass 9 Oct 2018 67,473 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf osr and nsr (1.1.11 (c))

cracks note to rear tyres

nsr tyre worn below limit but step tread

surface corrosion noted to rear xmember and suspension arms

Pass 11 Oct 2017 61,905 miles

access to brake pipe limited

corrosion noted to raer suspension arms

surface corrosion noted to brake pipes

Fail 11 Oct 2017 61,905 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

access to brake pipe limited

corrosion noted to raer suspension arms

surface corrosion noted to brake pipes

Pass 18 Oct 2016 57,048 miles

corrosion noted to nsr and osr lower suspension arms

light cracking noted to rear tyres

Pass 12 Oct 2015 53,790 miles

surface corrosion noted to brake pipes

Pass 8 Oct 2014 51,557 miles

corrosion noted to osr flexi brake hose

nsf tyre worn below limit of 1,6mm on outer edge but step

Pass 21 Oct 2013 49,321 miles

surface corrosion noted to brake pipes

Pass 17 Oct 2012 46,517 miles

surface corrosion noted to brake pipes

Fail 17 Oct 2012 46,517 miles

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

surface corrosion noted to brake pipes

Pass 7 Oct 2011 43,819 miles

surface corrosion noted to brake pipes

Pass 12 Oct 2010 40,253 miles

surface corrosion noted to brake pipes

Pass 21 Oct 2009 37,272 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 34,428 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 34,428 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 31,992 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 29,286 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 22,908 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 FTX is a 2001 Ford Focus in Gold with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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