MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
206,184 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded All round (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joints (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides running low in inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
both inner rear seals corroded
both front tyres bald inner edges
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust bracket snapped but still supported
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)
Fuel lines corroded
Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge
Slight oil leak from engine area
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Coolant leak
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both rear tyres 2mm
oil level not reading on dip stick topped up with 1.5 litres
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both rear tyres 2mm
oil level not reading on dip stick topped up with 1.5 litres
Oil leak
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FJ51 PVU is a 2001 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 PVU, 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 PVU registered?
FJ51 PVU is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 October 2001.
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