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AJ51 UKF

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,737 mi
Last recorded129,737 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 UKF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 129,737 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 129,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 116,649 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 108,772 miles

child seats fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

chip in windscreen

wipers smearing

Fail 6 Sep 2012 108,758 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

child seats fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

chip in windscreen

wipers smearing

Pass 29 Nov 2010 92,207 miles

Washers did not work at start of test (poss frozen). Nearside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 19 Nov 2009 81,857 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 81,857 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 74,721 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 64,678 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 64,678 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 52,112 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 UKF is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue 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 UKF, 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 UKF registered?

AJ51 UKF is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is AJ51 UKF safe to buy?

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