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AJ51 FYS

2001 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,513 mi
Last recorded90,513 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 FYS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2015 90,513 miles

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

brake fluid leavel low

clutch rubber missing

Pass 6 Jan 2015 90,513 miles

brake fluid leavel low

clutch rubber missing

Pass 19 Dec 2013 85,488 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre starting to deteriorate.

Offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate.

Fail 19 Dec 2013 85,483 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre starting to deteriorate.

Offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate.

Pass 12 Dec 2012 82,142 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 79,109 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 75,906 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 73,519 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 70,306 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

vehicle underbody corroded recommands an underseal

Pass 3 Jan 2008 67,548 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 57,716 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 57,702 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 44,792 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 FYS is a 2001 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FYS, 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 FYS registered?

AJ51 FYS is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is AJ51 FYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ51 FYS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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