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AJ51 LDD

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

123,389 mi
Last recorded123,389 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 LDD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 123,389 miles

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

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

both front brake back plates missing

Fail 5 Sep 2017 123,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both front brake back plates missing

Pass 11 Aug 2016 111,633 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 111,633 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 104,243 miles

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

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

both sills corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2014 101,638 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 101,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 101,531 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

clutch slipping

o/s mirror body damaged

Fail 17 Aug 2011 101,520 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

clutch almost at end of life

offside inner driveshaft gater leaking

offside mirror broken.

Pass 21 Aug 2010 86,714 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 86,714 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 70,964 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 70,964 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 56,618 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 56,402 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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 Aug 2007 43,036 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 43,036 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2006 35,776 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 35,776 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 27,224 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 LDD is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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