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FJ51 UDE

2001 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,854 mi
Last recorded180,854 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 UDE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 180,854 miles

n/s/f inner steering arm play

n/s/r hand brake effort low

Fail 2 Dec 2016 180,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f inner steering arm play

n/s/r hand brake effort low

Pass 25 Nov 2015 169,821 miles

o/s/f tyre has nail in

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 12 Jan 2015 162,288 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre low of tread on inside edge

o/s/r tyre low of tread on inside edge

Fail 8 Jan 2015 162,288 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre low of tread on inside edge

o/s/r tyre low of tread on inside edge

Pass 6 Jan 2014 152,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear coil springs corroded

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 30 Jan 2013 141,784 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 141,784 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 128,929 miles

o/s/r shock outer casing corroded

rear exhaust head shield insecure

Pass 4 Jan 2011 115,309 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber poor

Pass 18 Jan 2010 104,620 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 93,884 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 79,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 79,302 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 65,237 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 49,837 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 UDE is a 2001 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel 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 UDE, 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 UDE registered?

FJ51 UDE is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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