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AJ51 FVM

2001 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,048 mi
Last recorded105,048 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 FVM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 105,048 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 105,048 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 84,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 80,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 73,391 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 May 2016 67,463 miles

both sides rear trailing arm bushes starting to perish

exhaust pipework/brackets rusty

front discs showing wear

rear coil springs rusty

several brake pipes showing corrossion

subframes,suspension & steering components all showing corrossion

various oil leaks noticed

Pass 1 May 2015 61,102 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes are starting to perish

engine oil leak from rocker cover gasket

front brake discs are showing signs of wear

front brake pipes are corroded

surface corrosion on suspension and steering components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 52,806 miles

exhaust pipework rusty

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge 185/65/14h

rear axle & suspension components showing corrossion

unable to fully see rear springs

Pass 8 May 2013 45,010 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 45,006 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 37,677 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 36,721 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 34,426 miles

exhaust corroding

front pads getting down

Pass 13 Oct 2009 31,510 miles

exhaust corroding

mist oil on stearing rack

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2008 28,876 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 26,170 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 23,203 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 19,956 miles

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)

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 FVM is a 2001 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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