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AJ51 HZH

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

148,832 mi
Last recorded148,832 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 148,832 miles

under body covered with mud

Fail 3 Oct 2016 148,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (1.8)

under body covered with mud

Pass 8 Oct 2015 139,114 miles

brake pipes corroded in various places

cat rubber mountings missing but the exhaust is not insecure

front registration plate slightly damaged

oil leak

under-body has slight corrosion

Fail 1 Oct 2015 138,861 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML on

brake pipes corroded in various places

front registration plate slightly damaged

oil leak

under-body has slight corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2014 129,974 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

catalytic convertor brackets both corroded off

gearbox output shaft serious oil leak

throttle pedal position does not match engines reacting speed. also engine revs up on its own

Fail 11 Oct 2014 129,974 miles

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 rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

catalytic convertor brackets both corroded off

gearbox output shaft serious oil leak

throttle pedal position does not match engines reacting speed. also engine revs up on its own

Pass 10 Oct 2013 120,873 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front exhaust suport broken

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 10 Oct 2013 120,873 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front exhaust suport broken

rear exhaust heat shield loose

wipers smeary

Fail 9 Oct 2012 112,394 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

front exhaust supports broken

fuel filler pipes corroded

oil low/topped up with 1 litre

rear exhaust heat shield loose

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 9 Oct 2012 112,394 miles

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

Oil leak

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

front exhaust supports broken

fuel filler pipes corroded

oil low/topped up with 1 litre

rear exhaust heat shield loose

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 3 Oct 2011 104,295 miles

front inner disks slightly worn

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2011 104,295 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

front inner disks slightly worn

Pass 28 Oct 2010 96,473 miles

AIR CON PUMP HAS A LEAK AROUND IT

CLUTCH BADLY SLIPPING

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

OFFSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT SARTING TO FLUFF

OIL LEVEL ON MIN LEVEL

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

POWER STEERING PUMP BECOMING DAMP WITH OIL

Fail 25 Oct 2010 96,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

AIR CON PUMP HAS A LEAK AROUND IT

CLUTCH BADLY SLIPPING

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

OFFSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT SARTING TO FLUFF

OIL LEVEL ON MIN LEVEL

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

POWER STEERING PUMP BECOMING DAMP WITH OIL

Pass 15 Oct 2009 90,852 miles

Idle control multiplug missing off PAS pressure hose

Pass 15 Oct 2008 83,362 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

air con pump has a leak

no oil on dip stick at time of test

Pass 29 Oct 2007 70,700 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 62,383 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 51,695 miles

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

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 HZH is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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