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AJ51 LRL

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,948 mi
Last recorded100,948 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 100,948 miles

coolant level low

engine light on

oil leaks

Fail 23 Mar 2016 100,851 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe blowing and insecure (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer brackets broken and corroded (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

coolant level low

engine light on

oil leaks

Pass 14 Mar 2015 94,160 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 94,160 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 91,173 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 87,033 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 86,395 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2011 74,538 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 74,538 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 66,711 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 57,630 miles

slight play in both rear trailing arm bushes

Fail 29 Jun 2009 57,627 miles

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

slight play in both rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 2 Jul 2007 39,725 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 30 Jun 2006 35,488 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 LRL is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc 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 LRL, 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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What year was AJ51 LRL registered?

AJ51 LRL is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 November 2001.

Is AJ51 LRL safe to buy?

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