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FJ51 OCV

2001 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,495 mi
Last recorded129,495 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 OCV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 129,495 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear coil spring corroded (both)

reverse lamp not working

Pass 10 Oct 2024 129,422 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 129,311 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 129,245 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 129,240 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Reverse Lamp Not Working

Pass 26 Oct 2021 129,160 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 129,160 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 129,076 miles

Rear reverse light not working

Fail 13 Oct 2020 129,076 miles

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

Rear reverse light not working

Pass 10 Oct 2019 128,922 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 128,394 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 128,394 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 127,739 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 127,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 127,050 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 17 Nov 2016 127,050 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2015 126,488 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 125,165 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 116,658 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 116,658 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 101,766 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r

exhaust heat sheild loose

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2011 104,641 miles

emissions high recommend fuel treatment

front brake pads worn low

front wishbone bushes perished and worn

rear suspension bushes perished and worn

Fail 22 Sep 2011 104,641 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

emissions high recommend fuel treatment

front brake pads worn low

front wishbone bushes perished and worn

rear suspension bushes perished and worn

Pass 25 Sep 2010 98,067 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 98,067 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both headlamp aims are at their highest level limit

Pass 29 Sep 2009 90,562 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 90,562 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

2 high level brake lights not working

front brake discs worn slightly

front number plate damaged

front wipers smear

oil close to minimum level

rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Sep 2008 81,288 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 81,288 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 74,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Sep 2007 74,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 28 Sep 2006 66,783 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 66,783 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 58,264 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 58,264 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FJ51 OCV is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FJ51 OCV, 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 FJ51 OCV registered?

FJ51 OCV is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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