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AJ51 MHV

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

125,017 mi
Last recorded125,017 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 125,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 117,405 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2021 117,405 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 111,150 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 105,633 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 100,079 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 100,079 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 96,266 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 96,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 92,655 miles

Front Exhaust flexible pipe slightly deteriorated, but no gas leaks

Fail 31 Oct 2016 92,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust flexible pipe slightly deteriorated, but no gas leaks

Pass 6 Nov 2015 88,944 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

Fail 6 Nov 2015 88,939 miles

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

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

Pass 17 Oct 2014 85,122 miles

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

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

o/s wiper blade split

Fail 17 Oct 2014 85,122 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 31 Oct 2013 81,093 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 76,246 miles

f/o/s tyre inner edge worn

Fail 2 Nov 2012 76,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

f/o/s tyre inner edge worn

Pass 10 Nov 2011 70,886 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 67,550 miles

f/o/s suspension link bent

Pass 21 Oct 2009 63,099 miles

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

both front tyres inner & outer edges showing signs of wear

Pass 13 Oct 2008 57,412 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 46,070 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 36,345 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 27,416 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 MHV is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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