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AJ51 FZB

2001 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

137,505 mi
Last recorded137,505 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2019 137,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all rear suspension components showing varying degrees of surface corrosion.

coolant below minimum.

traces of fuel around engine,no apparent leak.

Pass 2 Jan 2018 130,776 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 130,772 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 122,956 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2016 111,975 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

both rear coil springs corroded.

both rear inner sills/closure panels corroded.

o/s/r sill flexing.

Pass 6 Feb 2015 106,275 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 99,691 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 99,691 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 93,814 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 87,250 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 80,707 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 73,202 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 73,202 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 65,743 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 65,743 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 59,566 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 58,566 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 51,191 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 51,189 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2006 43,040 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 43,040 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 FZB is a 2001 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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