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FJ51 WJA

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,221 mi
Last recorded85,221 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 85,221 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 85,218 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 83,013 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear under car (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded up to flex each side (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre very low on pressure ADVISE INTERNAL INSPECTION INNER SIDE WALL DISTORTED

Offside Front Tyre small splits in inner side wall around tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to each side poor in places (3.6.B.2c)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 78,278 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 78,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 73,346 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

slight corrosion to underside

slight wear to front tyre edges

Fail 14 Oct 2013 73,316 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

slight corrosion to underside

slight wear to front tyre edges

Pass 16 Oct 2012 69,658 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs are worn and corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2011 63,931 miles

slight noise from rear wheel bearings

Pass 12 Oct 2010 56,094 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate cracked slightly

Pass 15 Oct 2009 49,813 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Oct 2009 49,812 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2008 44,564 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 39,593 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 35,215 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 WJA is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue 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 WJA, 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 WJA registered?

FJ51 WJA is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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