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AJ51 VJL

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,509 mi
Last recorded50,509 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 VJL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 50,509 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

both side inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2016 50,503 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

both side inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2015 45,512 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 42,314 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 37,739 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 27,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 11,772 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 2,908 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 91,622 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 91,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 82,058 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 71,830 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 71,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 64,346 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 56,216 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 VJL is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VJL, 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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What year was AJ51 VJL registered?

AJ51 VJL is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 November 2001.

Is AJ51 VJL safe to buy?

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