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AJ51 UHM

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,833 mi
Last recorded120,833 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 UHM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 120,833 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 120,833 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 111,042 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

eml on

Fail 14 Nov 2018 111,042 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

eml on

Pass 9 Nov 2017 100,815 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 100,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 93,545 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2016 93,545 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2015 88,383 miles

oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2015 88,383 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2015 88,350 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted

oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2014 85,667 miles

Both front wipers split.

Both rear outer sills starting to corrode.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2014 85,667 miles

Both front wipers split.

Both rear outer sills starting to corrode.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2013 80,534 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Unable to fully test near side rear seat belt due to child seat fitted.

Fail 6 Nov 2013 80,534 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Unable to fully test near side rear seat belt due to child seat fitted.

Pass 7 Nov 2012 73,942 miles

Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

Unable To Fully Test Offside Rear SeatBelt Due To Child Seat Being Fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2011 68,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing Uneven

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 61,547 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 61,547 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 54,654 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 47,093 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 39,372 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 32,119 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 24,800 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 UHM is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UHM, 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 UHM is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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