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AJ51 MUV

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,129 mi
Last recorded137,129 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 MUV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 137,129 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 134,451 miles

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

Rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Under body corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2017 132,584 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2016 130,173 miles

Nearside 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)

general underbody surface corrosion

previous welding repairs

Fail 11 Feb 2016 130,178 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside 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)

general underbody surface corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2015 126,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 121,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear trailing arm bushes perrished

both rear tyres on limit

Pass 2 Feb 2013 118,431 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 114,062 miles

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 24 Nov 2010 110,070 miles

rear brake discs corroded

signs of leak from ac pump

Pass 19 Oct 2009 101,599 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 101,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 89,208 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 79,533 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 79,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 69,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 12 Oct 2005 52,777 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 52,777 miles

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

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 MUV is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MUV, 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 MUV is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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