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AJ51 NSU

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

123,997 mi
Last recorded123,997 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 NSU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 123,997 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 122,572 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 120,783 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 119,137 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 117,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 116,641 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 114,813 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 114,813 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 111,801 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 105,956 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 105,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

center exsuste caroaded

Pass 31 Oct 2011 96,445 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 88,260 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 79,620 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 69,952 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 60,538 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 52,644 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 47,516 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

nail in tyre

oil leak

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 NSU is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ51 NSU registered?

AJ51 NSU is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 November 2001.

Is AJ51 NSU safe to buy?

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