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AJ51 UYH

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

151,310 mi
Last recorded151,310 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 UYH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 151,310 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 151,310 miles

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

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)

Offside Front 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 22 Nov 2013 140,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 127,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 127,439 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 115,869 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 115,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Dec 2010 103,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 103,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 89,998 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 76,641 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 76,641 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 65,542 miles

Oil leak

engine check light on

front brake discs slightly rusty

offside front of vehicle has been repaired

Pass 25 Jan 2007 49,716 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 49,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust shield loose

slight oil leak from front of engine

Pass 2 Feb 2006 36,639 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 36,639 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 UYH is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 UYH, 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 UYH is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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