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FJ51 XSY

2001 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

186,785 mi
Last recorded186,785 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 XSY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 186,785 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Aug 2016 186,785 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jul 2015 182,296 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 179,001 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 175,299 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all brake pies rusting

Pass 31 Jul 2012 171,884 miles

rear brake pipes starting to rust

Fail 30 Jul 2012 171,875 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 22 Jul 2011 167,427 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

rear brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 18 Aug 2010 161,679 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 161,679 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 148,075 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 148,075 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 130,082 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2008 130,082 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2007 108,955 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 108,955 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 90,305 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 90,305 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2005 68,260 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 XSY is a 2001 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 XSY, 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 XSY registered?

FJ51 XSY is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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