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FJ51 VEP

2001 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,141 mi
Last recorded80,141 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 VEP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 80,141 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 75,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air con radiator insecure

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 4 Feb 2014 75,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air con radiator insecure

wiper blades poor condition

Fail 11 Dec 2012 69,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 69,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 65,512 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 61,068 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 61,068 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 53,573 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 53,087 miles

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

registration plate could b e better lit up

Fail 26 Aug 2009 53,087 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

registration plate could b e better lit up

Pass 7 Aug 2008 45,747 miles

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)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 45,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 38,175 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 31,817 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 25,145 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VEP is a 2001 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VEP, 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 VEP is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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