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AJ51 HYS

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,426 mi
Last recorded123,426 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 HYS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 123,426 miles

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

Offside rear tyre heavily perished. Large piece of rubber missing on tread but no cords exposed

Radiator mounting bracket heavily corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2016 123,362 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside rear tyre heavily perished. Large piece of rubber missing on tread but no cords exposed

Radiator mounting bracket heavily corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2015 117,087 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 25 Feb 2015 117,087 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 4 Mar 2014 111,552 miles

engine management lamp illuminated

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 3 Mar 2014 111,552 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine management lamp illuminated

front brake discs in poor condition

low effort offside rear service brake

Pass 5 Mar 2013 104,227 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 102,304 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 87,264 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 81,962 miles

Front discs slightly worn

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 80,026 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 80,026 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 74,824 miles

both front tyres perrished and have low tread

Pass 17 Oct 2007 65,692 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 65,692 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Oct 2006 51,056 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 51,056 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 HYS is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HYS, 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 HYS is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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