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AJ51 VJZ

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,913 mi
Last recorded122,913 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 VJZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 122,913 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre tread depth on legal limit (1.6mm) and worn bald on inner edge

o/s/r tyre has nail in tread

Fail 21 Sep 2016 122,913 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre tread depth on legal limit (1.6mm) and worn bald on inner edge

o/s/r tyre has nail in tread

Pass 15 Jul 2015 112,288 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 104,773 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 96,757 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 85,892 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 73,337 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 60,341 miles

nearside rear brake lazy.

Pass 21 Jul 2009 50,590 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside front tyre

anti-slip on brake pedal rubber slightly worn

handbrake travel long

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 10 Jul 2008 44,589 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 44,598 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 38,845 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 33,543 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 33,543 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 26,492 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 VJZ is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black 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 VJZ, 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 VJZ is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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