CarVerify

Free Car Check

AJ51 HWX

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,374 mi
Last recorded85,374 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 HWX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 85,374 miles

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

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

Nearside Trailing 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)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 80,654 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 75,880 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 68,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Sep 2014 68,906 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 65,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corrosion both front hubs.

corrosion rear suspension components.

Pass 20 Sep 2012 62,198 miles

Corrosion on both front hubs/ caliper carriers

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 58,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 58,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 56,489 miles

NSF & NSR tyres perished - both rear tyres have edge wear

NSF & both rear coil springs rusty

both front and the NSR metal brake pipes starting to rust

rear number plate starting to separate

slight leaks from the PAS pump, aux belt tensioner & A/C compressor

squeak from aux belt area

Pass 22 Sep 2009 51,247 miles

power steering belt noisey

slight corrosion on metal brake pipes

slight dampness round power steering pump, rack and pipes

Pass 24 Sep 2008 45,686 miles

air con compressor leaking

front brake discs slightly rusty and worn

oil leaks at engine

Fail 18 Sep 2007 41,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r seatback,stricker loose....rear wiper blade split....oil leaks,o/s of engine....corrosion around front brake discs....rear suspension bushs perashing....

Pass 18 Sep 2007 41,020 miles

o/s/r seatback,stricker loose....rear wiper blade split....oil leaks,o/s of engine....corrosion around front brake discs....rear suspension bushs perashing....

Pass 20 Sep 2006 35,566 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 27,539 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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AJ51 HWX is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AJ51 HWX?

You can check the full history of AJ51 HWX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AJ51 HWX registered?

AJ51 HWX is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 October 2001.

Is AJ51 HWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ51 HWX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AJ51 HWX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AJ51 HWX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.