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FJ51 URG

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

157,345 mi
Last recorded157,345 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 URG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2018 157,345 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2016 155,101 miles

both sides tyres wearing away from inner edges

Pass 25 Aug 2015 148,400 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2014 145,389 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 141,700 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 141,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 137,532 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

front wipers poor

Pass 25 Aug 2011 132,176 miles

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 127,542 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2010 127,542 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2009 121,784 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 121,784 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 111,481 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 97,937 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 87,603 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 URG is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 URG, 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 URG registered?

FJ51 URG is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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