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AJ51 FYV

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

137,386 mi
Last recorded137,386 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 FYV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 137,386 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 137,386 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 131,193 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 131,193 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 122,917 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 122,917 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 114,101 miles

n/s mirror glass missing

n/s/r tyre 2-3mm

Fail 27 Sep 2011 114,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s mirror glass missing

n/s/r tyre 2-3mm

o/s/r tyre 1.6-2mm on limmit inside edge

Pass 27 Sep 2010 102,415 miles

both rear tyres 2-3mm

water jacket on side of head leaking water

Fail 27 Sep 2010 102,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres 2-3mm

water in radiator low

Pass 30 Sep 2009 89,144 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm

Fail 28 Sep 2009 89,144 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 29 Sep 2008 78,768 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 71,387 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 71,387 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 62,978 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 57,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 57,008 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 FYV is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FYV, 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 FYV is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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