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FJ51 VBD

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,181 mi
Last recorded109,181 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 VBD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 109,181 miles

Rear suspension rusted but sound

Heatshield detached

O/S front tyre worn low inner

Fail 20 Oct 2015 109,181 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Heatshield detached

O/S front tyre worn low inner

Rear suspension rusted but sound

Pass 27 Oct 2014 102,577 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Security of heatshield above power steering rack

Pass 11 Nov 2013 96,622 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 96,461 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 89,565 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2011 80,421 miles

corroison on both front and rear coil springs

corroison on both front brake pipes borderline

engine oil leak

plastic covers fitted too outer sills

Pass 9 Oct 2010 74,900 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 74,873 miles

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

corrosion on both rear inner sills

corrosion on front brake pipes to flexi

engine oil leak

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 29 Oct 2009 69,393 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 60,383 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 20,565 miles

condition of o/s/f disc

Pass 30 Oct 2006 43,853 miles

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Oct 2006 43,853 miles

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 VBD is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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