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FJ51 VBG

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,905 mi
Last recorded122,905 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 VBG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 122,905 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 119,165 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 114,982 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 110,926 miles

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)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 110,617 miles

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)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 104,481 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 104,392 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 98,841 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 98,766 miles

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 91,592 miles

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)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 91,529 miles

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 88,706 miles

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)

Fail 24 Aug 2013 88,684 miles

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 86,241 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 84,097 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 82,292 miles

drivers mirror damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2009 80,450 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 80,450 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 77,544 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 77,544 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 72,224 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 65,253 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 65,253 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 50,255 miles

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)

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 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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