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AJ51 ULS

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,902 mi
Last recorded135,902 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 ULS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 135,902 miles

bodywork damaged

excessive oil leaks on engine

general corrosion on floor and chassis structure

rear anti rill bar bushes split

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit needs replacing soon (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 135,902 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bodywork damaged

excessive oil leaks on engine

general corrosion on floor and chassis structure

rear anti rill bar bushes split

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit needs replacing soon (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 131,884 miles

offside rear bumper marked,both front anti-roll bar drop links worn & slight play,brake fluid level low,oil leaks,nearside front wheel trim missing,offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 9 Jul 2013 128,794 miles

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

offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes worn

Fail 9 Jul 2013 128,794 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 22 Jun 2012 125,675 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 125,660 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tested wet

Pass 9 Jul 2011 122,761 miles

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

Offside parking brake poor operation close to limit

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 119,203 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 119,203 miles

Nearside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 115,238 miles

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

bpth rear radius arm bushes in poor condition

bulb not working in center stop light

heavy oil leaks

play in front anti-roll bar drop links

rear exhaust mounts corroded

near/side/front brake hose insurcure

Pass 9 Jul 2008 112,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

different roll bar link fitted to n/s appears to be same length ect.

n/s rear radius arm bush perished

Fail 7 Jul 2008 112,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s rear radius arm bush perished

Pass 9 Jun 2007 96,377 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 96,377 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 76,444 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 ULS is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 ULS, 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 ULS is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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