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FJ51 PBV

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,103 mi
Last recorded137,103 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 137,103 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front drop links (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 129,298 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 129,155 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres different size to rear tyres

Pass 25 Jul 2014 120,015 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 120,013 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 114,185 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 113,984 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 109,470 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 100,717 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 91,613 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 91,613 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 77,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 77,685 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 65,345 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 52,492 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 40,276 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 PBV is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 PBV, 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 PBV is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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