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FL51 JZW

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

206,810 mi
Last recorded206,810 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 JZW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2011 206,810 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

accident damage to n/s/f

Pass 3 Sep 2011 206,810 miles

accident damage to n/s/f

Pass 28 Apr 2010 181,705 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

plastic sill guards fitted preventing full inspection

windscreen has had a invisible repair carried out.

Fail 28 Apr 2010 181,705 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

plastic sill guards fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 29 Jul 2009 163,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 163,860 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers starting to smear

Fail 9 Jul 2008 137,517 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 137,517 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 109,907 miles

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

both front and rear number plates slightly discoloured

Fail 30 Apr 2007 109,907 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front and rear number plates slightly discoloured

Pass 28 Feb 2006 86,301 miles

rear number plate slightly discoloured

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 JZW is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FL51 JZW, 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 JZW registered?

FL51 JZW is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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