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FJ51 WFG

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,465 mi
Last recorded109,465 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 109,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 109,879 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main front to rear as marked (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

general underbody corrosion

nearside front tyre worn on edges

oil leak

slight play in offside front steering tie rod end

Pass 3 Sep 2015 106,951 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general underbody corrosion

heat shield insecure

offside frront steering tie rod end has slight play in balljoint

Pass 5 Sep 2014 103,658 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked perished and close to legal limit

exhaust heat shield insecure

underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2014 103,658 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres cracked perished and close to legal limit

exhaust heat shield insecure

underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2013 100,670 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

general underboy corrosion

Fail 5 Sep 2013 100,670 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

general underboy corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2012 97,519 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 93,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

frt steering very slight play osf

frt tyres low on tread osf 3mm and nsf on 2mm

osf frt fog lamp broken

osf tyre outer side wall perished

Fail 28 Sep 2011 93,619 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

frt steering very slight play osf

frt tyres low on tread osf 3mm and nsf on 2mm

osf frt fog lamp broken

osf tyre outer side wall perished

Fail 9 Sep 2011 93,458 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

osf fog lamp broken and not working

Pass 9 Sep 2010 86,709 miles

both front tyres on legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 28 Oct 2009 75,784 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 75,726 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 68,578 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 57,867 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 47,838 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 38,447 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 WFG is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WFG, 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 WFG registered?

FJ51 WFG is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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