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AJ51 FZE

2001 Ford Focus

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,451 mi
Last recorded116,451 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 FZE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 116,451 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/f and n/s/r ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

general corrosion to underside in components

Fail 7 Jul 2017 115,982 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported catalytic converter (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill area in wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill area in wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/f and n/s/r ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

general corrosion to underside in components

Pass 1 Aug 2016 111,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn thin

Pass 13 Jul 2015 107,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pedal rubber wearing

Pass 7 Aug 2014 102,845 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

brake pedal rubber worn

center stop lamp permanantly disconected

Fail 7 Aug 2014 102,845 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 5 Aug 2013 96,037 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

center stop lamp permentley disconected

front offside tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2012 89,467 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2011 81,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 72,808 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 72,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 65,776 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 59,309 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 59,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2007 50,593 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 50,593 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 42,449 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 34,419 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 FZE is a 2001 Ford Focus in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FZE, 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 FZE registered?

AJ51 FZE is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is AJ51 FZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ51 FZE shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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