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FJ51 WJE

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,347 mi
Last recorded81,347 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 WJE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 81,347 miles

Car over heated during emissions test.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 81,227 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Car over heated during emissions test.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 77,968 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 76,465 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 76,464 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 76,375 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185 65 14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to power steering pipes

o/s/r coil spring corroded

o/s/r tyre is perished in the tread - 185 65 14

Pass 2 Nov 2018 72,633 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

corrosion to o/s/r coil spring

o/s/r tyre is badly perished

Fail 26 Oct 2018 72,578 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

corrosion to o/s/r coil spring

o/s/r tyre is badly perished

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to chassis

Pass 15 Nov 2017 71,243 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 21 Nov 2016 68,887 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perised

reverse lamp inop

Fail 19 Nov 2016 68,887 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear tyre perised

reverse lamp inop

Pass 17 Nov 2015 65,908 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Both rear tyres slightly perished and out of shape

Offside headlight aim on upper limit

Pass 11 Nov 2014 62,575 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 59,839 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 47,352 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 47,350 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 55,102 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 53,247 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 51,556 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 48,846 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 45,588 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 42,499 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 WJE is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WJE, 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 WJE is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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