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FL51 JXB

2001 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

44,075 mi
Last recorded44,075 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 JXB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 44,075 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner & outer sills area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front bolt on wings corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

yellow engine light on

Pass 26 Sep 2024 43,756 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine man light on

underbody/suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2024 43,752 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine man light on

underbody/suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2023 43,465 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine man light on

underbody corroded

various brake pipes corroding/greased

Fail 28 Sep 2023 43,465 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to mis-firing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine man light on

underbody corroded

various brake pipes corroding/greased

Pass 30 Sep 2022 43,005 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine light on

Fail 29 Sep 2022 43,004 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated covered in grease (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine light on

Pass 10 Aug 2021 42,508 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine management light on

various brake pipes corroding/greased

Pass 5 Aug 2020 42,012 miles

engine man light on

front to rear brake pipes greased

rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 May 2019 41,211 miles

engine man light on

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded/greased

Pass 14 May 2018 40,413 miles

engine man light on

Pass 4 May 2017 39,642 miles

offside front tyre worn close to limit/inner edge and perishing

Pass 11 May 2016 38,790 miles

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

nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 11 May 2016 38,790 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2015 36,928 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine man light on

nearside rear tyre stepped on inner edge slightly

offside rear tyre perishing slightly

Pass 27 Apr 2015 36,928 miles

engine man light on

nearside rear tyre stepped on inner edge slightly

offside rear tyre perishing slightly

Pass 24 Apr 2014 35,425 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 32,911 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 30,612 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 27,684 miles

Advise movement in nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 21 Apr 2010 24,489 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 24,489 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 22,188 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 20,962 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 20,965 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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FL51 JXB is a 2001 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FL51 JXB, 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 FL51 JXB registered?

FL51 JXB is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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