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FJ51 WFB

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

62,360 mi
Last recorded62,360 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 62,360 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 6 Aug 2025 62,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2024 49,521 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 42,889 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes are covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 42,048 miles

all metal brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 14 Jul 2020 41,084 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 40,350 miles

air conditioning system leaking

Pass 12 Jul 2018 39,339 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 38,476 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 37,801 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 37,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 36,491 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 35,693 miles

small cracks in both front tyre outer side walls

Pass 2 Aug 2012 34,756 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 32,751 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 31,645 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 30,007 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 30,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 26,458 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 23,316 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 19,419 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 19,419 miles

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 WFB is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WFB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ51 WFB registered?

FJ51 WFB is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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The MOT history for FJ51 WFB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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