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4350 SM

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

294,185 mi
Last recorded294,185 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration4350 SM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 294,185 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored on passenger disc (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2015 288,010 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front disc scored

Nearside Front inner edge of tyre worn

brake anti slip worn

Fail 29 Nov 2014 281,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

various brake pipes started to corrode

various cut in n/s rear tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2014 281,013 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

various brake pipes started to corrode

various cut in n/s rear tyre

Fail 5 Nov 2013 275,479 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight corrosion at clips underside front to rear brake pipes

vehicle displaying foreign plates

Pass 5 Nov 2013 275,479 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight corrosion at clips underside front to rear brake pipes

vehicle displaying foreign plates

Pass 14 Nov 2012 270,612 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s front tyre wearing thin on edge

slight movement in Both side front wheel bearings

Fail 7 Nov 2012 270,209 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s front tyre wearing thin on edge

slight movement in Both side front wheel bearings

Pass 3 Nov 2011 247,786 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 247,654 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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4350 SM is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel 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 4350 SM, 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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4350 SM is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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