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AJ51 NTN

2001 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

164,536 mi
Last recorded164,536 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 NTN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 164,536 miles

Front engine oil filter rusting

Front exhaust front hangers broken but exhaust still secure and slight blow in rear exhaust box advise early attention to these items

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

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

Offside Front headlight image could be better stronger

Rear heat shield loose but unable to detach advise early attention to this

interior had to unloaded to check seat belts

lanbda sensor connector could be more secure

slight body damage

underbody steering brakes and suspension rusting

Fail 29 Nov 2019 164,536 miles

Front engine oil filter rusting

Front exhaust front hangers broken but exhaust still secure and slight blow in rear exhaust box advise early attention to these items

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front headlight image could be better stronger

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working 581 (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear heat shield loose but unable to detach advise early attention to this

interior had to unloaded to check seat belts

lanbda sensor connector could be more secure

slight body damage

underbody steering brakes and suspension rusting

Pass 30 Nov 2018 145,580 miles

Central lambda sensor wiring adrift

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low 3mm limit 1.6

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre centre tread ()

Rear heat shield loose

under body steering suspension and brake part has heavy surface rust

Fail 22 Nov 2018 145,234 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn excessively loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central lambda sensor wiring adrift

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low 3mm limit 1.6

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre centre tread ()

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working 380 (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear heat shield loose

under body steering suspension and brake part has heavy surface rust

Pass 10 Nov 2017 127,972 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 14 Nov 2016 116,542 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 116,542 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 104,271 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 18 Nov 2014 87,144 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 87,131 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 81,452 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 75,761 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 69,141 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2010 62,940 miles

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

advise that the wiper blades are starting to smear

Pass 17 Nov 2009 58,284 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 58,284 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 50,747 miles

nearside rear tyre tread low 2mm and tyre perished

Pass 27 Nov 2007 42,789 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 34,025 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low

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 NTN is a 2001 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NTN, 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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What year was AJ51 NTN registered?

AJ51 NTN is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is AJ51 NTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ51 NTN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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