CarVerify

Free Car Check

AJ51 VWW

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

67,895 mi
Last recorded67,895 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 VWW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2016 67,895 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 65,056 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 65,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 61,386 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 57,957 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 54,303 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 54,303 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 50,627 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 44,440 miles

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

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

nearside door mirror outer casing insecure

Fail 14 Dec 2010 44,440 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside door mirror outer casing insecure

Pass 11 Dec 2009 36,830 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 29,106 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 29,106 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 24,474 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 24,474 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Advise tracking

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 19,127 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 13,317 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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AJ51 VWW is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VWW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AJ51 VWW?

You can check the full history of AJ51 VWW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AJ51 VWW registered?

AJ51 VWW is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 December 2001.

Is AJ51 VWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ51 VWW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AJ51 VWW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AJ51 VWW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.