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AJ51 VMA

2001 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

228,730 mi
Last recorded228,730 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 VMA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2014 228,730 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 222,950 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 216,282 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 216,281 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 207,218 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 200,170 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 200,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 193,853 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 185,357 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 185,357 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 168,043 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 168,041 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

not smoketested low oil level

Pass 2 Feb 2006 150,913 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 VMA is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VMA, 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 VMA registered?

AJ51 VMA is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 December 2001.

Is AJ51 VMA safe to buy?

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