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FJ51 PUU

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,171 mi
Last recorded119,171 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2018 119,171 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear back box broken (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 109,055 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 109,055 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 100,582 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 100,354 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 92,902 miles

195/60r15

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

nearside front tyre slight wear on inner vedge

Fail 31 Mar 2015 92,646 miles

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

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

195/60r15

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

nearside front tyre slight wear on inner vedge

Pass 7 Apr 2014 83,689 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust flexible section in very poor condition

Fail 7 Apr 2014 83,689 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust flexible section in very poor condition

Fail 8 Apr 2013 75,477 miles

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

front exhaust mounting corroded away

Pass 8 Apr 2013 75,477 miles

front exhaust mounting corroded away

Pass 2 Apr 2012 69,360 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 63,181 miles

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

front brake disc pitted

Pass 11 Apr 2011 63,181 miles

front brake disc pitted

Pass 15 Mar 2010 56,315 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 56,315 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 49,803 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 43,255 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 36,465 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 28,870 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 PUU is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 PUU, 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 PUU is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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