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FJ51 VCT

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

63,341 mi
Last recorded63,341 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 VCT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 63,341 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush n/s and o/s wishbone bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 56,974 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR AT MOUNTING CLIPS AND PIPES ALSO GREASED (3.6.B.2c)

FUEL FILLER PIPES (NECK) AND ALSO MOUNTING BRACKETS CORRODED

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion BOTH SIDES REAR INNER SILL'S / FLOOR (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 56,974 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement LINK BAR (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX DETERIORATED AND LEAK FROM CENTRE SECTION (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER AND OUTTER EDGE OF TYRE HAS CRACK ALL THE WAY ROUND (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR AT MOUNTING CLIPS AND PIPES ALSO GREASED (3.6.B.2c)

FUEL FILLER PIPES (NECK) AND ALSO MOUNTING BRACKETS CORRODED

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion BOTH SIDES REAR INNER SILL'S / FLOOR (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 56,902 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 50,864 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 50,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 45,054 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 40,220 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 36,264 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 30,442 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 25,072 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 25,037 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

pas steering fluid on minimum

Pass 23 Aug 2008 20,296 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 20,296 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 14,222 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 14,218 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 12,171 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

rear floor pan has had major repair unable to ascertain strength of repair due to body sealer

Fail 30 Jun 2006 12,159 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

rear floor pan has had major body repairs unable to ascertain strength of repair due to body sealer

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 VCT is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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