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AJ51 FWL

2001 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,836 mi
Last recorded91,836 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 FWL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2013 91,836 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 88,400 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 85,576 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 81,344 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 81,344 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 78,853 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 75,383 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 75,383 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 72,404 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 72,404 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 67,130 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 FWL is a 2001 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FWL, 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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What year was AJ51 FWL registered?

AJ51 FWL is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is AJ51 FWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ51 FWL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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