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AJ51 UKG

2001 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,225 mi
Last recorded98,225 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 UKG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2019 98,225 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexible pipe broken (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 94,906 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 91,870 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 91,832 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 88,352 miles

Exhaust bracket corroded off

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 84,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 84,154 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 80,962 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 77,765 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 72,496 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 65,336 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 60,058 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front brake discs worn/ridged, more so on inner face

Pass 8 Apr 2009 53,931 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 47,472 miles

Both rear tyres are beginning to tear from structure,more so on inner edges.

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 47,472 miles

Both rear tyres are beginning to tear from structure,more so on inner edges.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 40,793 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 33,356 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 UKG is a 2001 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 UKG, 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 UKG is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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