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AJ51 VWP

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,899 mi
Last recorded137,899 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 VWP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 137,899 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 137,873 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2023 136,197 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 136,195 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 136,195 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 127,346 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 112,810 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 112,154 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2018 103,789 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 103,789 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 102,500 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 100,160 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 97,608 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 95,403 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 95,403 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 92,214 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 88,319 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 84,638 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 84,638 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 81,086 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 81,086 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 77,302 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 73,595 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 69,318 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 64,507 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 64,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 VWP is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VWP, 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 VWP is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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