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FJ51 XTA

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,150 mi
Last recorded115,150 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 115,150 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 115,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 111,064 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 105,529 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 100,600 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake disc corroded on the inside

Offside Front Brake disc corroded on the inside

Fail 3 Nov 2016 100,600 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake disc corroded on the inside

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake disc corroded on the inside

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 96,433 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 96,433 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 92,438 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 89,199 miles

chassis corroded

various suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2013 89,195 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

chassis corroded

various suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2013 87,030 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 83,076 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 83,067 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 74,937 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 74,937 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 66,023 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 58,997 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 50,867 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 45,099 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 40,133 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 XTA is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 XTA, 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 XTA registered?

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

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