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FJ51 OTM

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

76,544 mi
Last recorded76,544 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 OTM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 76,544 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear registration plate deteriorated

rear suspension subframe slightly corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2023 76,335 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner w /arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner w arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 73,650 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 73,594 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 71,712 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 29 Jul 2020 70,127 miles

fuel neck corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2020 70,071 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

fuel neck corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2019 68,730 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 67,330 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 67,330 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 65,280 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 62,563 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Jul 2016 62,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jul 2015 60,541 miles

rear section nearside main brake pipe corroding

underfloor inner sills corroding

Pass 28 Jul 2014 58,614 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

both inner sill corroding

ns main brake pipe corroding at rear

Fail 28 Jul 2014 58,614 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

both inner sill corroding

ns main brake pipe corroding at rear

Pass 29 Jul 2013 56,127 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 53,019 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 50,087 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 47,501 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 45,176 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 41,728 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 37,230 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 37,230 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

front disc pads worn unevenly

Pass 3 Aug 2006 33,048 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 OTM is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OTM, 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 OTM registered?

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

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