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FJ51 WFF

2001 Ford Focus

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

76,851 mi
Last recorded76,851 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 WFF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 76,851 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 76,851 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 66,678 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to tread depth limit

Cuts in outer sidewall of offside front tyre

Nearside front brake pads worn thinner than offside pads

Fail 24 May 2013 66,678 miles

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

Both rear tyres worn close to tread depth limit

Cuts in outer sidewall of offside front tyre

Nearside front brake pads worn thinner than offside pads

Pass 24 May 2012 59,530 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 59,530 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2011 53,416 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2011 53,416 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 46,844 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 46,844 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 41,363 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 41,363 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 35,447 miles

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

oth front brake disc's corroding from edge on inner face

Pass 21 Apr 2008 35,447 miles

oth front brake disc's corroding from edge on inner face

Pass 10 May 2007 32,387 miles

Slight indentation mark in nearside front brake hose, above centre mounting bracket

front brake disc's starting to rust on inner face.

Pass 12 Apr 2006 28,461 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 28,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 WFF is a 2001 Ford Focus in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 WFF, 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 WFF registered?

FJ51 WFF is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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The MOT history for FJ51 WFF shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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