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AJ51 MJO

2001 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

128,934 mi
Last recorded128,934 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 MJO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2018 128,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 123,928 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 123,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other crack (4.1.D.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 118,079 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 111,651 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 14 Aug 2014 106,105 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine light on

front and rear subframes corroded

n/s/r tyre distorted on inner edge

Fail 13 Aug 2014 106,103 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine light on

front and rear subframes corroded

n/s/r tyre distorted on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2013 97,584 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 97,584 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 91,514 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 79,270 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 79,270 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 68,016 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 67,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

alt belt noisey

near side rear tyre has a cut in the tread and side wall worn

Pass 15 Oct 2009 55,370 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 43,090 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 43,090 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 30,167 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 17,379 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 16,596 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 MJO is a 2001 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MJO, 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 MJO is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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