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AD51 FNM

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

204,009 mi
Last recorded204,009 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 FNM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 204,009 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Middle and rear exhaust heatshields adrift

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 21 Feb 2020 204,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Middle and rear exhaust heatshields adrift

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 27 Nov 2018 195,936 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust bracket broken but system still secure

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak from back of engine block

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck to tank ()

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 21 Dec 2017 191,265 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2017 191,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 184,319 miles

O/S/F brake binding slightly.

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 184,319 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/F brake binding slightly.

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

Rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket corroded and broken.

Pass 22 Dec 2015 174,320 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 163,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 152,193 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 137,210 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 121,250 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 106,754 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 92,066 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 78,930 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 78,930 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 66,258 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 66,254 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 54,424 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 42,598 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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AD51 FNM is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AD51 FNM, 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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AD51 FNM is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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