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FJ51 OXT

2001 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,846 mi
Last recorded120,846 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 OXT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 120,846 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 118,504 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 116,515 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust mounts snapped but system remains secure

Fail 25 Apr 2017 116,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust mounts snapped but system remains secure

Pass 16 Apr 2016 112,970 miles

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

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

exhaust mount snapped but system remains secure

wet test conditions

Fail 12 Apr 2016 112,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

exhaust mount snapped but system remains secure

wet test conditions

Pass 9 Apr 2015 109,396 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 106,255 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 106,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 102,321 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 90,607 miles

Corrosion on front and rear suspension/sub frames/inner sills within 12" Of rear seat belt mounts not yet excessive.

Front and rear metal brake pipes and fittings rusty .

Front brake discs look worn and rusty.

Front brake pads look about 3/4 worn.

Near side front fog light damaged but working.

Off side and near side rear anti roll bar link rod bushes worn with slight play.

Rear service and park brake efforts low.

Signs of fluid on off side rear brake backing plate.

Fail 14 Mar 2012 90,607 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Corrosion on front and rear suspension/sub frames/inner sills within 12" Of rear seat belt mounts not yet excessive.

Front and rear metal brake pipes and fittings rusty .

Front brake discs look worn and rusty.

Front brake pads look about 3/4 worn.

Near side front fog light damaged but working.

Off side and near side rear anti roll bar link rod bushes worn with slight play.

Rear service and park brake efforts low.

Rear wiper blade split on ends.

Signs of fluid on off side rear brake backing plate.

Fail 7 May 2011 75,634 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 7 May 2011 75,634 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 27 Apr 2010 60,590 miles

Both rear tyres getting out of shape

Front discs worn and rusty

General corrosion across vehicle including body and brake lines

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2010 60,582 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Both rear tyres getting out of shape

Front discs worn and rusty

General corrosion across vehicle including body and brake lines

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 47,984 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 47,984 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 34,195 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 34,182 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 30,878 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 26,347 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 OXT is a 2001 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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