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FJ51 WHR

2001 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,663 mi
Last recorded120,663 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 WHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 120,663 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 109,121 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 16 Sep 2014 109,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Aug 2013 101,099 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 88,267 miles

Nearside 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)

Slight play in nearside tie rod end

Fail 22 Mar 2012 88,267 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Slight play in nearside tie rod end

Pass 22 Mar 2011 76,486 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 76,484 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Pass 30 Dec 2010 75,877 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 72,423 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 67,021 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 62,969 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 49,986 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Dec 2005 38,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 WHR is a 2001 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WHR, 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 WHR registered?

FJ51 WHR is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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