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FJ51 PTU

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,133 mi
Last recorded114,133 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2019 114,133 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 94,954 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 91,407 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 91,364 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2015 86,842 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2015 86,842 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

oil leak

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Oct 2014 81,917 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 81,917 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 77,151 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 77,150 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 72,156 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 72,156 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2011 67,046 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 67,046 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2010 63,048 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brakes disc`s worn

Fail 26 Oct 2010 63,047 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brakes disc`s worn

Pass 26 Oct 2009 59,077 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 55,548 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Oct 2008 55,548 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 51,903 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 47,663 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 PTU is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PTU, 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 PTU registered?

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

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