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AJ51 GHD

2001 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

161,332 mi
Last recorded161,332 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 GHD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2018 161,332 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 161,326 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 154,085 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 154,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2016 144,647 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel , unable to inspect correctly due to plastic covers (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel, unable to inspect correctly due to plastic cover (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 136,097 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 136,097 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 126,666 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 118,702 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 16 Oct 2012 109,818 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 99,746 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 91,090 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 81,777 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 81,777 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 73,248 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 64,559 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 55,744 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 55,744 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 44,771 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 44,771 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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 GHD is a 2001 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GHD, 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 GHD is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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