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FJ51 XON

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

114,646 mi
Last recorded114,646 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 XON
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 114,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 107,239 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 98,768 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive VIA ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 88,666 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 84,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

outer sill covers fitted, unable to check fully

Fail 4 Apr 2022 84,589 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

outer sill covers fitted, unable to check fully

Pass 9 Sep 2021 81,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge

outer sill covers fitted, unable to check fully

Fail 2 Sep 2021 81,066 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge

outer sill covers fitted, unable to check fully

Pass 22 Sep 2020 73,999 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 73,999 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 73,987 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 67,578 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 59,964 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 57,153 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

rear inner sills corroding

Pass 21 Sep 2016 53,650 miles

Front both tyres perished

Front brake pads low

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 51,977 miles

Child seat fitted seat belt not fully checked

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 47,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2013 44,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 40,177 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 40,177 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 36,697 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 36,697 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 35,543 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 31,545 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 28,373 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 28,373 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 25,963 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 21,982 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 21,982 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 XON is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 XON, 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 XON registered?

FJ51 XON is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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