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FJ51 WJZ

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

114,118 mi
Last recorded114,118 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 114,118 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively CORROSION ON DISC (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 114,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively CORROSION ON DISC (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 105,229 miles

OSR OUTER SILL SLIGHTY CORODED AND SOFT

Pass 20 Mar 2017 101,452 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 96,075 miles

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 22 Oct 2013 92,103 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2013 92,103 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2012 85,899 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 79,750 miles

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

front discs scored nearside

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 19 Oct 2010 72,304 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 64,769 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 58,855 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 52,108 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 44,953 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 37,550 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 WJZ 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 86.7%.

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 WJZ, 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 WJZ registered?

FJ51 WJZ is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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