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FJ51 PUO

2001 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,118 mi
Last recorded137,118 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 PUO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 137,118 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre cracking to side wall

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 136,817 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 136,033 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 136,033 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 132,836 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 132,836 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 130,369 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 126,995 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 122,198 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 118,141 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 112,859 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2008 102,957 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 102,957 miles

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 89,384 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 89,384 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 76,713 miles

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

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 PUO is a 2001 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PUO, 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 PUO registered?

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

Is FJ51 PUO safe to buy?

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