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FJ51 OGG

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,778 mi
Last recorded147,778 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 OGG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 147,778 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 146,986 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front fan does not work

Fail 7 Dec 2021 146,986 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

front fan does not work

Pass 30 Nov 2020 146,378 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 145,632 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 144,718 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 141,825 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 138,449 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 136,198 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 133,825 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 129,902 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 129,619 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 119,000 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres wearing edges

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 26 Jun 2012 118,602 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres wearing edges

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 28 Jun 2011 107,733 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2010 96,334 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 85,379 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 77,139 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 66,687 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 61,589 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 50,633 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 OGG is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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