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AM02 JTO

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,931 mi
Last recorded122,931 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 JTO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 122,931 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2020 122,931 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 116,282 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 116,277 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken BOTTOM (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened CUP EXCESSIVELY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB FITTED UPSIDE DOWN (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 108,758 miles

both rear wheels slightly buckled

oil leak from rocker cover gasket

Fail 15 Mar 2018 108,758 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door handle missing (6.2.B.1c)

both rear wheels slightly buckled

oil leak from rocker cover gasket

Pass 16 Mar 2017 99,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

NO REVERSE LIGHT

Fail 16 Mar 2017 99,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working 239 (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working 382 (1.3.2b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NO SCREENWASH (8.2.3)

NO REVERSE LIGHT

Pass 21 Dec 2015 93,619 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 83,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 70,545 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 63,737 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 58,393 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 52,178 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 46,554 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 46,554 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 42,446 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 37,581 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 31,643 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 31,643 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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AM02 JTO is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AM02 JTO, 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 AM02 JTO registered?

AM02 JTO is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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