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FJ51 XSF

2001 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,775 mi
Last recorded100,775 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 XSF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 100,775 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 100,775 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

eml on

Pass 21 Jun 2016 90,138 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 84,181 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 84,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 78,511 miles

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

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 20 Mar 2014 78,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 14 Mar 2013 73,248 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 68,310 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 65,843 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 62,844 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 58,882 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 54,382 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 51,120 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 49,085 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 40,797 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 XSF is a 2001 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XSF, 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 XSF registered?

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

Is FJ51 XSF safe to buy?

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