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AJ51 FZV

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

168,800 mi
Last recorded168,800 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 FZV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 168,800 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge and close to limit

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

all 4 coils springs corroded

both rear arches corroded

slight play in offside front drop link

Pass 18 Aug 2014 155,320 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 149,383 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 145,956 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 138,338 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 130,963 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 130,963 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 114,074 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 92,454 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 72,563 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 72,563 miles

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

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)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 52,443 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)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2005 46,251 miles

nsr tyre on 2mm

Fail 8 Jul 2005 46,251 miles

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

nsr tyre on 2mm

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 FZV is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 FZV, 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 FZV registered?

AJ51 FZV is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is AJ51 FZV safe to buy?

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