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AJ51 LWR

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,007 mi
Last recorded72,007 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2015 72,007 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 72,007 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 66,216 miles

slight damage o/s/f of vehicle

Fail 22 Mar 2013 66,209 miles

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

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

slight damage to o/s/f of vehicle

Fail 20 Mar 2013 66,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

slight damage to o/s/f of vehicle

Pass 19 Aug 2011 61,641 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 58,185 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 43,400 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 43,400 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 32,315 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 27,783 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 22,978 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 LWR is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LWR, 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 LWR registered?

AJ51 LWR is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is AJ51 LWR safe to buy?

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