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FJ51 OWX

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,302 mi
Last recorded119,302 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2011 119,302 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

POOR EXHAUST CAT

Pass 9 Sep 2010 113,918 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 6 Sep 2010 113,912 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Aug 2009 103,156 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 103,152 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 86,888 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 74,301 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 74,301 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 25 Aug 2006 61,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 61,890 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 OWX is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OWX, 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 OWX registered?

FJ51 OWX is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is FJ51 OWX safe to buy?

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