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FJ51 XVC

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

146,837 mi
Last recorded146,837 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 XVC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 146,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 137,679 miles

Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 137,679 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 124,953 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 124,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 111,695 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2015 111,695 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2013 92,216 miles

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

misting of oil on steering rack

nearside of front bumper damaged

oil leak

steering wheel has slight play

Fail 8 May 2013 92,216 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

misting of oil on steering rack

nearside of front bumper damaged

oil leak

steering wheel has slight play

tyre size 185/65r14 h

Pass 3 Feb 2012 88,005 miles

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

coolant level low

nearside off the front bumper not secure

Fail 3 Feb 2012 88,005 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

coolant level low

nearside off the front bumper not secure

power steering fluid level low

Pass 25 Nov 2010 82,258 miles

nearside of front bumper sticking out slightly

Fail 22 Nov 2010 82,089 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside of front bumper sticking out slightly

Pass 6 Aug 2009 73,038 miles

Rear tyres close to marker bars

Pass 17 Jul 2008 66,311 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 60,078 miles

Rear metal brake pipes corroding

STRONG ADVISE-Front tyres wearing edges

STRONG ADVISE-Steering feels notchy

Pass 27 May 2006 53,462 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 XVC 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 XVC, 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 XVC is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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