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AJ51 GBO

2001 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,832 mi
Last recorded137,832 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 137,832 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 137,832 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 125,701 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake fluid level low

o/s/rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Feb 2015 125,701 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake fluid level low

o/s/rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2013 107,545 miles

driver side chip on windscreen within m o t limit.

nearside front tyre shoulders worn thin.

nearside front wiper blade end splitting.

nearside rear coil spring very corroded.

offside rear brake pipe corroded.

Pass 21 Dec 2012 102,164 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 102,117 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 96,486 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 90,175 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 90,171 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 83,173 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 76,067 miles

Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge.

Pass 5 Dec 2007 69,702 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 60,670 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)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 48,067 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 GBO is a 2001 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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