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AJ51 MBX

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,842 mi
Last recorded90,842 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 90,842 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 86,184 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 79,409 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 72,296 miles

oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2015 65,666 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2015 65,559 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 59,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight roughness in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 17 Aug 2013 54,523 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2012 50,459 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 45,372 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 39,771 miles

advise rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2009 34,480 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 29,466 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 29,438 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 23,676 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 18,752 miles

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

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 MBX is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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