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AJ51 LLZ

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,800 mi
Last recorded100,800 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 LLZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 100,800 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 96,019 miles

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

steering rack has slight play

Pass 23 Dec 2011 93,523 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 93,530 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

steering rack has a light misting of oil

Pass 9 Dec 2010 86,991 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 79,996 miles

Brake fluid level slightly low

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Oil leak

both rear wheel inner rims have slight buckles

Pass 3 Nov 2008 74,139 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear trailing arm bushes debonded

both rear tyres feathering on inner edge

coolant leak from thermostat housing

slight play in osf inner track rod

Pass 8 Nov 2007 68,061 miles

offside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 3 Nov 2006 60,669 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 LLZ is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LLZ, 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 LLZ is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is AJ51 LLZ safe to buy?

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