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FJ51 VBY

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

56,755 mi
Last recorded56,755 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 VBY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 56,755 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 52,301 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Aug 2016 52,301 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 50,118 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 49,511 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 49,511 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 48,425 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 47,269 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 45,609 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 44,214 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 39,909 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 36,394 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 36,392 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 32,094 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 27,101 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front bumper damaged

o/s/door mirror damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2005 21,422 miles

Nearside Rear 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 VBY is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VBY, 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 VBY registered?

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

Is FJ51 VBY safe to buy?

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