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AJ51 URA

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,030 mi
Last recorded123,030 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 123,030 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 122,820 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 116,465 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 75,533 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 68,397 miles

Both front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 15 Nov 2011 62,182 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 62,182 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 56,879 miles

both rear tyres 1.6 - 2.0mm

Pass 17 Nov 2009 51,849 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 51,849 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 47,334 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 47,334 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 42,908 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 38,785 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 33,987 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 URA is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 URA, 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 URA is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is AJ51 URA safe to buy?

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