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AJ51 VCO

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

147,373 mi
Last recorded147,373 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2013 147,373 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2013 147,373 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2012 135,601 miles

rear no plate starting discolour

rear outer dic's show corrosion + wear

Fail 13 Dec 2012 135,600 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)

rear outer dic's show corrosion + wear

Pass 16 Dec 2011 123,797 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 123,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2010 111,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Oil leak

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 110,971 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Oil leak

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

centre stop light not working

Pass 15 Dec 2009 97,825 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 97,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 88,660 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 81,723 miles

n/s/f + o/s/r tyres starting to wear on sides (slight)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 75,216 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)

Fail 18 Dec 2006 75,216 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 23 Nov 2005 63,580 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 63,509 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 Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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 VCO is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VCO, 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 VCO is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is AJ51 VCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ51 VCO shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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