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AJ51 GFZ

2001 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,255 mi
Last recorded123,255 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 GFZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 123,255 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 123,255 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

N/S/F and O/S/F discs worn

Pass 14 Feb 2012 109,167 miles

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

front exhaust downpipe little little loose.

nearside rear outer wheel damaged, marginal pass.

nearside rear tyre worn thin.

offside rear antiroll bar linkage significant amount of play.

Fail 14 Feb 2012 109,154 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat sheild is loose

front discs are lipped

part of exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2011 93,123 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 93,123 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 82,377 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 82,377 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 72,154 miles

ADVISE REAR TYRES WORN UNEAVENLY AND LOW ON TREAD

Pass 31 Mar 2008 65,868 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)

nsr tyre worn unevenly

Pass 14 Mar 2007 59,036 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 53,288 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 GFZ is a 2001 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GFZ, 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 GFZ is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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