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AJ51 LVG

2001 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

51,128 mi
Last recorded51,128 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 LVG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 51,128 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 May 2017 50,752 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 May 2016 42,680 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 3 May 2016 42,680 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 May 2015 34,702 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 34,702 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 34,606 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 33,870 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 32,507 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 32,507 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 29,976 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 27,238 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 25,595 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 21,996 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 18,803 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 LVG is a 2001 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LVG, 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 LVG registered?

AJ51 LVG is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is AJ51 LVG safe to buy?

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