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AJ51 VCZ

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

208,949 mi
Last recorded208,949 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 VCZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 208,949 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 208,949 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/14 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 195,826 miles

both rear wheelbearings

rear exhaust box

Fail 20 Dec 2014 195,826 miles

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

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

both rear wheelbearings

rear exhaust box

Pass 19 Dec 2013 187,763 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 183,254 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 178,570 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 174,586 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 166,115 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 166,115 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 140,603 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 140,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 116,473 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 116,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 91,272 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 65,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 65,182 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 VCZ is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VCZ, 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 VCZ is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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