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AJ51 UMB

2001 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

170,182 mi
Last recorded170,182 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 UMB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 170,182 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 164,976 miles

front brake pipes corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2015 164,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2014 163,862 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 163,857 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 161,946 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 161,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 156,531 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 156,531 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Mar 2011 149,016 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 149,016 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 142,807 miles

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

front discs corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2009 118,243 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 118,242 miles

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

O/S door mirror cracked

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 92,313 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 67,741 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 41,303 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 UMB is a 2001 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UMB, 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 UMB is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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