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FJ51 OUH

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,765 mi
Last recorded110,765 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 110,765 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 108,209 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 106,218 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jul 2017 106,218 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking Brake hose burst during pressure test. (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 104,006 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 14 Jul 2016 104,006 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 100,567 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 97,114 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 92,530 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 87,223 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 79,961 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 79,945 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 75,047 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 65,038 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 65,038 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 51,322 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 36,396 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 23,236 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 OUH is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OUH, 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 OUH registered?

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

Is FJ51 OUH safe to buy?

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