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FJ51 OWR

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,853 mi
Last recorded120,853 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 120,853 miles

surface corrosion on rear subframe and both rear inner sills

Fail 21 Dec 2015 120,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

surface corrosion on rear subframe and both rear inner sills

Pass 8 Dec 2014 113,849 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 106,804 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 106,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2012 96,386 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 96,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 86,467 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside front tyre getting low

Fail 7 Dec 2011 86,467 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front tyres getting low

Nearside front tyre getting low

Pass 17 Dec 2010 79,112 miles

Fuel filler pipe starting to corrode

Horn starting to deteriorate

Power steering fluid level on minimum

Fail 17 Dec 2010 79,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Cut in nearside front tyre side wall but not showing cords

Front tyres low on edges but just pass due to tread design

Fuel filler pipe starting to corrode

Horn starting to deteriorate

Power steering fluid level on minimum

Thorn in nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 28 Nov 2009 71,243 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 64,656 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 58,240 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 51,642 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 OWR is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black 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 OWR, 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 OWR is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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