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FJ51 VKV

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

155,740 mi
Last recorded155,740 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 VKV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 155,740 miles

PLAY IN STEERING ARM INNER JOINTS.

Fail 22 Aug 2015 152,482 miles

Anti-roll bar fractured both rear (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (1.1.C.1a)

inner joints slight play in steering arms.

Pass 14 Jun 2014 133,101 miles

noise from engine.

Fail 5 Jun 2014 133,093 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

noise from engine.

Pass 3 Jun 2013 119,613 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 119,613 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 May 2012 113,395 miles

rear wiper torn.

Fail 22 May 2012 113,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rear wiper torn.

Pass 1 Jun 2011 99,605 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 99,569 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 92,471 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2010 92,471 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 84,945 miles

Nearside Inner 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 Inner 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)

o/s/r tyre tread cracked.

Pass 7 Nov 2007 73,596 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 61,885 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 61,885 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 VKV is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 VKV, 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 VKV is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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