MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,905 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear anti-roll bar link bolts and bushes deteriorating advise attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective various (6.1.2 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on both front and rear subframes and suspension assemblies etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))
handbrake imbalance o/s rear
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on both front and rear subframes and suspension assemblies etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))
corrosion on base of both front wings
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
handbrake imbalance n/s
Body has slight corrosion rear crossmember corroding (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion on various parts of underbody (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer cills (5.2.6)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both rear (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cill (5.2.6)
o/s rear main axle bush slight deteriorated
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer cill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both front (2.2.B.1f)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cill (5.2.6)
o/s rear main axle bush slight deteriorated
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded REAR OUTER CILL (5.2.6)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SUSPENSION ARM (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
exhaust deteriorated
drivers mirror damaged
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
CUT IN TREAD ON NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE
NEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR RADIUS ARMFRONT BUSHES SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR
REAR AXLE STABILIZER BUSHES NEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR
SCREW IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD
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)
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FJ51 VBG is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 VBG, 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 VBG is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 September 2001.
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