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FJ51 OGD

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,919 mi
Last recorded118,919 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 OGD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 118,919 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear lower section of door inner very rusty

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front lower section of door inner very rusty

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Offside Rear lower section of door inner very rusty

Offside Rear strong fuel smell around filler neck area

rust appearing on all wheel arches

Fail 7 Jun 2016 118,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of uneven wear /rusty (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear lower section of door inner very rusty

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front lower section of door inner very rusty

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Offside Rear lower section of door inner very rusty

Offside Rear strong fuel smell around filler neck area

rust appearing on all wheel arches

Pass 19 May 2015 117,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes corroding

all coil springs corroded and steering rack damp

chassis,exhaust and both subframes heavily corroded

exhaust heatshields insecure

front brake discs very poor

Fail 8 May 2015 117,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes corroding

all coil springs corroded and steering rack damp

chassis,exhaust and both subframes heavily corroded

exhaust heatshields insecure

front brake discs very poor

Pass 17 Apr 2014 115,672 miles

coil springs corroded

corrosion on rear suspension components

front brake discs poor

front tyres cracking on inner wall

o/s/f tyre on legal limit requires attention

o/s/r tyre getting close to limit

rear tyres cracking on inner wall

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 22 Dec 2012 111,631 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

os no plate light dim

osf and osr tyres poor

sills covered with trim

Fail 21 Dec 2012 111,613 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

os no plate light dim

osf and osr tyres poor

sills covered with trim

Pass 19 Dec 2011 104,499 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 100,506 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted cannot see condition of sills

Fail 15 Dec 2010 100,506 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted cannot see condition of sills

Pass 18 Dec 2009 95,852 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 95,852 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 85,987 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 75,940 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 64,149 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 OGD is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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