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AJ51 LRN

2001 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

178,717 mi
Last recorded178,717 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 LRN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 178,717 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 178,705 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear pipes from flex pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 23 May 2016 178,695 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear pipes from flex pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. both aims (1.8)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 172,376 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear fuel pipes coroded.

Pass 1 Dec 2014 172,376 miles

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

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

rear fuel pipes coroded.

Pass 19 Dec 2013 159,801 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2013 159,748 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 147,735 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

Fail 13 Dec 2012 147,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front to rear metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2011 137,506 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 137,413 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 129,376 miles

Oil leak

off side rear trailing arm bush slightly perished

rear number plate starting delaminate

surface corrosion exhaust centre section

surface corrosion exhaust rear section

Pass 28 Nov 2009 121,188 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 121,187 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 110,625 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 99,105 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 78,177 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 7 Dec 2005 57,757 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 LRN is a 2001 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LRN, 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 LRN is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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