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AJ51 FYF

2001 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

71,225 mi
Last recorded71,225 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 FYF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 71,225 miles

All rear suspension components corroded.

Fuel pipes corroded

Fuel straps corroded

Large corroded hole in boot

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Wing mirror cover damaged.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 71,225 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

All rear suspension components corroded.

Fuel pipes corroded

Fuel straps corroded

Large corroded hole in boot

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low on inner edge ! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low on inner edge ! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Wing mirror cover damaged.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 70,706 miles

Both front tyres are slightly worn on inner edge.

Front and rear suspension components corroded.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel tank straps corroded.

Large corroded hole in boot

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wing mirror fittings slightly damaged.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 69,690 miles

Corrosion to front & rear suspension components

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipes ()

Heavy corrosion to boot well

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Engine mounting area corroded

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Damage to rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 69,690 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to front & rear suspension components

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipes ()

Heavy corrosion to boot well

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Engine mounting area corroded

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Damage to rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 68,882 miles

Front subframe is corroded.

Large corroded hole in boot

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fuel pipes corroded.

Rear suspension components are corroded.

Pass 10 Nov 2020 67,981 miles

Front subframe is slightly corroded

Large corroded hole in boot floor

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 67,981 miles

Front subframe is slightly corroded

Large corroded hole in boot floor

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 66,761 miles

Front subframe is slightly corroded

Fuel filler pipes are corroded

Large corroded hole in boot floor

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 66,761 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front subframe is slightly corroded

Fuel filler pipes are corroded

Large corroded hole in boot floor

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 65,487 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 65,486 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65 R14 86T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 158/65 R14 86T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 64,134 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges and close to limits

Fail 19 Oct 2017 64,132 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges and close to limits

Pass 17 Oct 2016 63,432 miles

Corrosion around offside engine mount

Front & rear number plates faded

Front subframe corroded

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Offside rear tyre perished & starting to wear low

Play in steering rack & signs of a power steering fluid leak

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear inner sills corroded

Signs of an air con leak

Pass 21 Oct 2015 60,348 miles

Signs of an air con leak

Rear coil springs corroded

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Light corrosion around rear upper suspension mounting points

Light corrosion to rear inner sills

Number plates faded

Offside rear tyre starting to wear low

Radiator in poor condition

Fail 21 Oct 2015 60,348 miles

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Light corrosion around rear upper suspension mounting points

Light corrosion to rear inner sills

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Number plates faded

Offside rear tyre starting to wear low

Radiator in poor condition

Rear coil springs corroded

Signs of an air con leak

Pass 10 Oct 2014 56,310 miles

Corrosion to front subframe & rear inner sill areas. Outer side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 56,310 miles

Corrosion to front subframe & rear inner sill areas. Outer side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 52,244 miles

Both front tyres on legal limit

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 15 Oct 2012 49,239 miles

Cut in n/s front outer tyre wall.

Pass 17 Oct 2011 45,694 miles

Long handbrake travel.

Fail 25 Oct 2010 42,920 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn.

N/s rear brake backing plate appears slightly damp.

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Small cut in n/s rear inner tyre wall.

Pass 25 Oct 2010 42,920 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn.

N/s rear brake backing plate appears slightly damp.

Small cut in n/s rear inner tyre wall.

Pass 20 Oct 2009 39,129 miles

N/S/F & N/S/R scuff marks on sidewalls

N/S/F lower ball joint cover weeping grease

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 39,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

N/S/F & N/S/R scuff marks on sidewalls

N/S/F lower ball joint cover weeping grease

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2008 34,287 miles

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2007 29,374 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 23,808 miles

rear tyres close to limit

Fail 11 Oct 2006 23,770 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

rear tyres close to limit

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 FYF is a 2001 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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

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