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AJ51 NRF

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

126,077 mi
Last recorded126,077 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 NRF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 126,077 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 124,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 121,555 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 118,609 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 115,975 miles

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

genaral rust under car

Pass 13 Aug 2020 114,284 miles

starting rust on rear body under side

Pass 13 Aug 2019 111,599 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 111,599 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 109,857 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 109,857 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 108,079 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 10,879 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2016 106,767 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 105,291 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 103,940 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 102,740 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2012 101,629 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 100,271 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 98,962 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 88,643 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 88,643 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 76,451 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 76,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 63,301 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 63,301 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 47,703 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 47,703 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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 NRF is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 NRF, 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 NRF is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 December 2001.

Is AJ51 NRF safe to buy?

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