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AJ51 FUV

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

66,143 mi
Last recorded66,143 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 FUV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 66,143 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 66,078 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2024 60,362 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 54,184 miles

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 49,678 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 47,019 miles

Nearside Rear Outer suspension lock nut not fitted correctly

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front bumper loose

Fail 23 Apr 2021 47,008 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer suspension lock nut not fitted correctly

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front bumper loose

Pass 23 Apr 2020 40,356 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 40,271 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

battery slightly loose

Pass 3 Oct 2017 39,020 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 33,816 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 27,624 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 27,542 miles

Coolant leak

car overheating

o/s/f tyre worn around inner and outer edges

Pass 30 Oct 2013 27,082 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 25,973 miles

EML on

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)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 23,177 miles

offside rear tyre cut on inner wall but not down to cord

Pass 25 Oct 2010 20,177 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 17,134 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 14,848 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 12,832 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 10,523 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 7,993 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 FUV is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FUV, 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 FUV registered?

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

Is AJ51 FUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ51 FUV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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