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AJ51 GGX

2001 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,426 mi
Last recorded82,426 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2020 82,426 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 81,778 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 78,697 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 78,697 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 74,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake drum partially binding

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 70,733 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 67,421 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 66,570 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 60,195 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 53,871 miles

Coolant leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump damp

Fail 30 Aug 2013 53,871 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump damp

Pass 24 Aug 2012 47,634 miles

exhaust corroding

brake pipes corroding

Fail 24 Aug 2012 47,634 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Towbar component excessively damaged (6.6.1)

brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroding

Pass 8 Aug 2011 44,449 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

crack in n/s of windscreen, not affecting drivers view

rear seats folded down

Pass 27 Aug 2010 42,938 miles

advise that the front brake discs are worn

Fail 26 Aug 2010 42,938 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

advise that the front brake discs are worn

advise that all the tyres are badly crack/perished and although no cords can be seen they should be replaced

Pass 24 Aug 2009 40,988 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 37,780 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 36,406 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 30,793 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 GGX is a 2001 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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