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AJ51 UXW

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,541 mi
Last recorded104,541 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 UXW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2018 104,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

fuel filler pipe corroded

n/s/f tyre wall damaged/tread worn low

o/s/r chassis corroded

oil leaks

parking brake efficiency only just passed

rear subframe and suspension arms showing corrosion

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2017 101,074 miles

exhaust corroded

front outer metal brake pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre tread low

oil leak

plastic trims on sills

rear inner sills and chassis corroded

windscreen damaged

Fail 16 Oct 2017 101,069 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened broken (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust corroded

front outer metal brake pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre tread low

oil leak

plastic trims on sills

rear inner sills and chassis corroded

windscreen damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2016 98,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 91,565 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 88,947 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 85,960 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 85,960 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 82,670 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 82,670 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 74,617 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 74,617 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 65,093 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 59,494 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 59,494 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 54,745 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 54,745 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 48,945 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 48,945 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 39,585 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 UXW is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UXW, 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 UXW is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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