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AJ51 FZL

2001 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,335 mi
Last recorded144,335 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 FZL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 144,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also heavly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2015 143,925 miles

Fuel system component leaking in engine bay (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Item removed front drivers view

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also heavly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak. Oil level on min

Rear wiper split

Pass 6 Oct 2014 135,041 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 124,210 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 124,124 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 113,367 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 113,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 107,206 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 100,675 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wiper blades worn

Pass 15 Mar 2010 100,675 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

wiper blades worn

Pass 15 Oct 2008 93,104 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 81,541 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 67,227 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 FZL is a 2001 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 FZL, 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 FZL registered?

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

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