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FJ51 OEV

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,014 mi
Last recorded105,014 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 OEV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 105,014 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 105,014 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 102,035 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 93,869 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 86,267 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 78,823 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 72,629 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 72,629 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 67,008 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 60,719 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 54,302 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 48,637 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 44,125 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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FJ51 OEV is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FJ51 OEV, 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 OEV registered?

FJ51 OEV is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is FJ51 OEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ51 OEV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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