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FJ51 ODF

2001 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

293,402 mi
Last recorded293,402 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 ODF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 293,402 miles

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

various suspension components corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2015 293,402 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

various suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2014 240,574 miles

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

offside headlamp aim poor pattern

Pass 26 Jun 2013 226,548 miles

damage to n/s floor

Fail 22 Jun 2013 226,538 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to n/s floor

Pass 12 Jul 2012 194,282 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 11 Jul 2011 187,088 miles

Btoh rear tyres perrished

Pass 2 Jul 2010 179,618 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 175,425 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 175,423 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 160,083 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 4 Dec 2006 160,083 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Nov 2005
Fail 21 Nov 2005 146,851 miles

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

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 ODF is a 2001 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ODF, 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

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What year was FJ51 ODF registered?

FJ51 ODF is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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The MOT history for FJ51 ODF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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