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FJ51 WJK

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,242 mi
Last recorded127,242 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 127,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front central exhaust bracket mounting excessively corroded(broken)

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated hand

Fail 16 May 2017 127,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush insecure (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front central exhaust bracket mounting excessively corroded(broken)

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated hand

Pass 10 May 2016 121,028 miles

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 10 May 2016 121,028 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 16 May 2015 109,536 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 109,536 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 100,888 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 92,295 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 86,432 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 86,431 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 78,831 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 78,831 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 72,651 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 65,580 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to o/side mirror casing

Pass 22 Apr 2009 65,580 miles

damage to o/side mirror casing

Pass 16 May 2008 58,068 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 39,589 miles

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

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 WJK is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WJK, 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 WJK is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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