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AJ51 HXE

2001 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,091 mi
Last recorded85,091 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 HXE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 85,091 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jul 2017 79,063 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 73,791 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 67,917 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 62,598 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 62,582 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 59,134 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 59,134 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2011 58,502 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 55,263 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2009 47,661 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 10 Oct 2008 41,762 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 36,348 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 30,529 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 30,529 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 HXE is a 2001 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HXE, 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

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What year was AJ51 HXE registered?

AJ51 HXE is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is AJ51 HXE safe to buy?

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