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AJ51 MHZ

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

25,507 mi
Last recorded25,507 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2015 25,507 miles

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

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

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

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

major oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2014 19,359 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

head lamp aims on upper limit

Pass 22 Nov 2013 11,197 miles

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

front brake discs in poor condition on inner faces

nearside rear shock absorber soft

rear numberplate de-laminating

slight engine oil leak

tops of both front coil springs slightly corroded

tow bar corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2013 11,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

front brake discs in poor condition on inner faces

nearside rear shock absorber soft

rear numberplate de-laminating

slight engine oil leak

tops of both front coil springs slightly corroded

tow bar corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2012 8 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Sump pan rusty

Fail 19 Nov 2012

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Sump pan rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2011 134,742 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 125,345 miles

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 18 Nov 2009 117,691 miles

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)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 106,072 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 106,072 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 79,848 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 55,695 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 41,871 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 MHZ is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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