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AJ51 VNR

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

103,423 mi
Last recorded103,423 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 VNR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 103,423 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 100,430 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 97,243 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 93,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON limit inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 91,405 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 91,405 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 90,168 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 88,421 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 88,421 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 77,884 miles

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 10 Mar 2014 67,545 miles

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

coolant level low

inner edge of the Offside front tyre worn

Pass 9 Apr 2013 68,332 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 68,330 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 58,875 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 63,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 55,324 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 56,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 56,021 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 51,775 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 45,189 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 45,165 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2009 48,568 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 37,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Dec 2008 45,010 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 41,462 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 37,978 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 VNR is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 VNR, 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 VNR is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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