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AJ51 FZH

2001 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,674 mi
Last recorded100,674 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 FZH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 100,674 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside innersill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 100,375 miles

under body slight corosion

Pass 15 Aug 2018 99,987 miles

fuel filler pipes corroded

underbody corroded

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear inner sill heavily corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear inner sill heavily corroded

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 99,636 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Plastic outer sill covers fitted at time of test

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 99,635 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Plastic outer sill covers fitted at time of test

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 98,876 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 98,876 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 93,492 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 88,164 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 88,164 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 83,732 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 79,516 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 75,297 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 70,735 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 61,361 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2007 50,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Sep 2006 41,662 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2005 30,163 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 FZH is a 2001 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FZH, 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 FZH is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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