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FJ51 UDL

2001 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

71,313 mi
Last recorded71,313 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 71,313 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 66,645 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 59,207 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 51,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 45,888 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 42,135 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 37,581 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 32,301 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 28,080 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 26,544 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 25,146 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 25,146 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 24,183 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear 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 UDL is a 2001 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 UDL, 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 UDL registered?

FJ51 UDL is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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