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AJ51 VFC

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

98,189 mi
Last recorded98,189 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 98,189 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 98,189 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides have cracks (195-60-15) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 93,470 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 93,470 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 86,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both no. plates deteriorating

nearside front anti roll bar mounting bush deteriorating

oil dampness at nearside front

Fail 16 Jan 2023 86,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both no. plates deteriorating

nearside front anti roll bar mounting bush deteriorating

oil dampness at nearside front

Pass 15 May 2019 85,310 miles

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2018 80,601 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre slight outer sidwall damage

fuel filler delivery and breather pipes corroded

Fail 11 May 2018 80,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre slight outer sidwall damage

fuel filler delivery and breather pipes corroded

Pass 17 May 2017 69,794 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 68,139 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 65,736 miles

grease arround nearside front inner cv gaiter

Pass 10 Jul 2014 58,543 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Dec 2013 56,675 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 51,523 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 51,523 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 46,226 miles

both front tyres worn low inner edges

long travle handbrake

Pass 10 Dec 2010 42,067 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2009 38,702 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

long handbrake

Pass 18 Dec 2008 34,617 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 29,841 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 29,841 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 25,210 miles

front tyres worn low inside edges

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 VFC is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VFC, 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 VFC is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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