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AJ51 NVN

2001 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,291 mi
Last recorded183,291 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 NVN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2012 183,291 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 183,291 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 174,479 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 159,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 137,843 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres worn unevenly

suspect brake fluid leak?

Fail 10 Dec 2009 137,843 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all four tyres worn unevenly

suspect brake fluid leak?

Pass 25 Nov 2008 112,920 miles

o/s rear seat belt catch sticking?

Fail 25 Nov 2008 112,920 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s rear seat belt catch sticking?

Pass 21 Nov 2007 89,637 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 89,637 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 66,753 miles

rear tyres stepped tread

driveshaft bearing broken up

Pass 7 Dec 2005 41,921 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 NVN is a 2001 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NVN, 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 NVN is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is AJ51 NVN safe to buy?

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