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FJ51 PVT

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,269 mi
Last recorded104,269 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011 104,269 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 104,268 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 85,647 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 63,213 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 47,133 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 47,133 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 44,299 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 38,350 miles

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)

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

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 PVT is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 PVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ51 PVT registered?

FJ51 PVT is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 October 2001.

Is FJ51 PVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ51 PVT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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