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AJ51 LCO

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,366 mi
Last recorded92,366 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 LCO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 92,366 miles

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

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

bad oil leak

sump pan corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2015 92,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

bad oil leak

exhaust heat shield insecure

sump pan corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2014 85,396 miles

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

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

Oil leak

sump corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2014 85,342 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

sump corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2013 77,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

all four coil springs corroded.

both front lower suspension arms rear bush seperated.

front brake discs worn.

slight oil leak at rocker cover gasket.

Pass 5 Oct 2012 67,861 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)

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

all four coil springs showing signs of corrosion.

both front suspension arms rear bushes seperated.

engine oil pan corroded and leaking.

wiper blades worn.

Pass 8 Oct 2011 57,801 miles

Both Front Lower Suspension Arm Rear Bushes Seperating.

Engine OIl Pan Corroded And Leaking.

Wear On Drive Belt Causing Noise.

Fail 8 Oct 2011 57,801 miles

Both Front Lower Suspension Arm Rear Bushes Seperating.

Engine OIl Pan Corroded And Leaking.

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Wear On Drive Belt Causing Noise.

Pass 11 Oct 2010 47,551 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 38,306 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 28,301 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 28,301 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 25,979 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 23,297 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 LCO is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LCO, 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 LCO is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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