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FJ51 XPO

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,894 mi
Last recorded86,894 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 XPO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2019 86,894 miles

Exhaust system insecure and flex deteriated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear mark yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear mark yellow in engine bay near rack (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall mark yellow cords seen with weight on wheel (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive also inner sill rear wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive also inner sill rear wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm 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))

all 4 tyre outer sidewalls damaged

fuel tank strap corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2018 74,876 miles

BRAKE FLUID GETTING CLOSE TO MINIMUM MARK

MOST METAL BRAKE PIPES SHOWING CORROSION

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

SILL COVERS FITTED ALONG OUTER SILLS

SLIGHT PLAY DETECTED POSSIBLE N/S/R WHEEL BEARING

Fail 1 Sep 2018 74,547 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

BRAKE FLUID GETTING CLOSE TO MINIMUM MARK

MOST METAL BRAKE PIPES SHOWING CORROSION

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

SILL COVERS FITTED ALONG OUTER SILLS

SLIGHT PLAY DETECTED POSSIBLE N/S/R WHEEL BEARING

Pass 9 Sep 2017 67,473 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all tyres showing damage to sidewalls

both front exhaust mounting brackets corroded off

Fail 1 Sep 2017 67,380 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all tyres showing damage to sidewalls

both front exhaust mounting brackets corroded off

Pass 31 Aug 2016 62,297 miles

2 x front exhaust hangers corroded off

offside front steering rack gaitor twisted & showing damage

offside rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 28 Aug 2015 53,796 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 49,047 miles

N/s/f and o/s/r tyre perishing on outter side wall

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 49,047 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/s/f and o/s/r tyre perishing on outter side wall

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 41,326 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 39,225 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 36,968 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 35,413 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate starting to discolour

Pass 29 Aug 2009 32,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 28 Aug 2008 29,914 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 29,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 26,805 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 23,992 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 XPO is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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