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FJ51 XRH

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,795 mi
Last recorded130,795 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2014 130,795 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jul 2014 130,795 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 118,902 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 118,902 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 118,649 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 103,584 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 95,503 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 87,013 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 80,450 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 75,194 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 75,194 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 71,057 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 68,771 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 64,626 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XRH is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XRH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ51 XRH registered?

FJ51 XRH is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is FJ51 XRH safe to buy?

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