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FJ51 PVU

2001 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

206,184 mi
Last recorded206,184 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 PVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 206,184 miles

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) ()

Pass 8 Oct 2016 192,231 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 180,221 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 166,937 miles

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 154,383 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 143,395 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 143,394 miles

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)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 134,161 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 124,626 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 124,626 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 113,805 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2008 100,036 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 100,036 miles

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)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 85,029 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 85,029 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 70,144 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 70,144 miles

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.

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 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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