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FJ51 OFB

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,462 mi
Last recorded109,462 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 OFB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 109,462 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 105,560 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 105,529 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 100,951 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 96,013 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 96,009 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 91,503 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 83,531 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 83,531 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 76,473 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 67,406 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 OFB is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OFB, 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 OFB registered?

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

Is FJ51 OFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ51 OFB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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