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FJ51 XSZ

2001 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,778 mi
Last recorded102,778 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 102,778 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 95,552 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 92,239 miles

backing on rear n/plate starting to pill away from plate

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

n/s/f fog light glass cracked

Fail 19 May 2014 92,239 miles

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

backing on rear n/plate starting to pill away from plate

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

n/s/f fog light glass cracked

Pass 14 May 2013 83,463 miles

backing on rear n/plate stareting to pill away from plate

front brake discs inner walls wearing

n/s/f fog light glass cracked

Pass 15 May 2012 76,879 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2011 74,634 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 74,634 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2010 70,150 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 70,055 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 64,587 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 60,258 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 54,043 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 46,217 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 XSZ is a 2001 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XSZ, 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 XSZ registered?

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

Is FJ51 XSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ51 XSZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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