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AJ51 URU

2001 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

124,236 mi
Last recorded124,236 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 URU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 124,236 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 124,236 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 110,357 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 109,912 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 109,912 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 104,170 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 90,707 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 90,502 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 81,907 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 81,907 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 75,393 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 75,393 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 65,407 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 65,407 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 50,921 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 58,895 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 51,444 miles

front brake discs pitted

rear brake pads low

Pass 22 Jun 2007

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 9 Jun 2006 37,698 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 URU is a 2001 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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