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AJ51 UMD

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

35,078 mi
Last recorded35,078 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 35,078 miles

engine intermittent misfire

engine management light on

Fail 2 Dec 2014 135,077 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine intermittent misfire

engine management light on

Pass 9 Dec 2013 131,174 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2013 131,174 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2012 126,761 miles

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

centre exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 7 Dec 2012 126,761 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

centre exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 5 Dec 2011 121,629 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2011 121,564 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2010 115,590 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 115,590 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 5 Dec 2009 109,750 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 103,818 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 95,421 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 89,001 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 UMD is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UMD, 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 UMD registered?

AJ51 UMD is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is AJ51 UMD safe to buy?

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