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FJ51 WJL

2001 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

60,194 mi
Last recorded60,194 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 WJL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 60,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 60,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 54,979 miles

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

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 24 Aug 2015 49,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 44,388 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 40,531 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 32,752 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre cracking around sidewall

offside rear tyre cracking around sidewall

Pass 8 Aug 2012 32,752 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking around sidewall

offside rear tyre cracking around sidewall

Pass 11 Aug 2011 29,268 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 29,266 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 26,439 miles

Dust cover split on the n/s/f antiroll bar link.

Pass 6 Jul 2009 22,534 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 22,534 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2008 20,466 miles

rear number plate characters slightly fading

Pass 20 Aug 2007 18,499 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 15,860 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 12,934 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 WJL is a 2001 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WJL, 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 WJL registered?

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

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The MOT history for FJ51 WJL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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