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FJ51 UZX

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

108,065 mi
Last recorded108,065 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 UZX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 108,065 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all rear suspension components corroded

rear brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 8 Oct 2016 98,435 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to front (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

rear inner sills corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2016 98,435 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to front (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

rear inner sills corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2015 90,670 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear sub frame (3.6.B.2c)

all brake pipes coated in bitumen

Fail 24 Sep 2015 90,670 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear sub frame (3.6.B.2c)

all brake pipes coated in bitumen

Pass 22 Aug 2014 83,840 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 83,718 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight leak power steering rack

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2013 78,214 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 72,628 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2012 72,628 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2011 67,040 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre worn slightly uneven

Pass 2 Aug 2010 61,024 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

hand brake travel high

slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 17 Aug 2009 55,882 miles

front number plate deteriorated slightly

Pass 13 Aug 2008 49,725 miles

front number plate slighty deteriorated slighty

Pass 15 Aug 2007 43,432 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 35,187 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 27,711 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 UZX is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ51 UZX registered?

FJ51 UZX is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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