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AJ51 VXE

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,460 mi
Last recorded122,460 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 VXE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 122,460 miles

nearside and offside outer sills have extensive surface corrosion

steering wheel has slight play in upper attatchment

Fail 22 Feb 2018 122,460 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside and offside outer sills have extensive surface corrosion

steering wheel has slight play in upper attatchment

Pass 16 Mar 2017 118,515 miles

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

Oil leak ()

nearside sill end has surface corrosion

Fail 13 Mar 2017 118,505 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

nearside sill end has surface corrosion

Pass 29 Feb 2016 117,062 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 117,062 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 114,298 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

wipers poor

Pass 21 Feb 2014 110,508 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 104,931 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 97,601 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 97,601 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 90,532 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 90,532 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 82,447 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 73,026 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 63,079 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 63,077 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 56,276 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 46,951 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 VXE is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 VXE, 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 VXE registered?

AJ51 VXE is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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