MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,517 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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195/60R15
Front number plate damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front fog lamp smashed
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
195/60R15
Front number plate damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front fog lamp smashed
all brake pipes starting to corrode( mainly at rear)
child seat fitted to n/s/rear
heavy surface corrosion to vehicle underside mainly at rear.
unable to accertain full extent of corrosion to both sills due to sill covers being fitted.
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
all brake pipes starting to corrode( mainly at rear)
child seat fitted to n/s/rear
heavy surface corrosion to vehicle underside mainly at rear.
unable to accertain full extent of corrosion to both sills due to sill covers being fitted.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
offside front tyre is bald on inner edge
rear section of exhaust has a broken bracket
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
offside front tyre is bald on inner edge
rear section of exhaust has a broken bracket
exhaust rear section has a broken support bracket. Exhaust still secure
Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
exhaust rear section has a broken support bracket. Exhaust still secure
"CV" BOOT GAITER CLIP DETERIORATING N/S/F OUTER.
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL NEAR TO MINIMUM .
O/S/R TYRE STARTING TO WEAR OUT OF ITS NATURAL SHAPE.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FJ51 XSB is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 XSB, 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 XSB is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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