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AJ51 VKP

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,852 mi
Last recorded148,852 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 148,852 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 141,788 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 134,599 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 134,599 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 125,946 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 115,196 miles

Back to Front Brake Pipe Connector Corroded

Exhaust Corroded

Front Exhaust Bracket Broken

Fuel Filler Pipes Corroded

Gearbox Oil Leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Suspension Springs Corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2011 115,196 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Back to Front Brake Pipe Connector Corroded

Exhaust Corroded

Front Exhaust Bracket Broken

Fuel Filler Pipes Corroded

Gearbox Oil Leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Suspension Springs Corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2010 98,805 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion; Front & resr subframes, rear suspension arms

Pass 28 Mar 2009 85,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

slight corrosion; front & rear subframes, front & rear lower arms, all coil springs

Pass 28 Apr 2008 68,475 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 68,475 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 May 2007 46,827 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 41,494 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 41,494 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 VKP is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VKP, 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 VKP is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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