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FJ51 WHZ

2001 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,511 mi
Last recorded149,511 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 149,511 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut tops both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2016 149,406 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and rear brackets broken and missing (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe insecure at filter and rubbing brake pipes (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut tops both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2015 135,691 miles

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

exhaust mounting broke but ok

Fail 23 Mar 2015 135,292 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front exhaust mtg broken but not affecting support

Pass 25 Apr 2014 119,726 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 103,728 miles

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

windscreen is marked by n/s wiper

Pass 16 Jun 2012 96,940 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 84,723 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 84,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 78,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jan 2009 69,652 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 69,652 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 60,910 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 50,553 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 38,954 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 WHZ is a 2001 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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