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FJ51 UZA

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,172 mi
Last recorded127,172 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 UZA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 127,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn.

Fail 26 Jan 2012 127,172 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn.

Fail 8 Mar 2011 117,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 117,143 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 107,334 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to deform?

Rear registration plate condition on the minimum standard.

Pass 13 Jan 2009 96,735 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 92,050 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seats fitted to the offside and centre rear seats.

Rear registration plate condition to the minimum standard.

Fail 16 Aug 2007 81,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate condition becoming poor.

Pass 16 Aug 2007 81,609 miles

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

Rear registration plate condition becoming poor.

Pass 16 Aug 2006 69,606 miles

Both Front tyre inner edges bald.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to Nearside rear.

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to deform?

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

Rear number plate in poor condition.

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 UZA is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UZA, 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 UZA registered?

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

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