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FL51 NTM

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,905 mi
Last recorded144,905 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 NTM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 144,905 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 144,905 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 143,271 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 143,271 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 139,761 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 135,672 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 132,392 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 129,098 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 125,261 miles

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

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

both brake pipes from front to rear compensator slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2010 120,802 miles

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear inner sills slightly corroded but not considered excessive

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2008 111,465 miles

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

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

handbrake cables starting to seize

Pass 14 Nov 2007 99,933 miles

cambelt due

Fail 16 Nov 2006 86,217 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

number plate starting to fade rear †

Pass 16 Nov 2006 86,217 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

number plate starting to fade rear †

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 NTM is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NTM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL51 NTM registered?

FL51 NTM is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is FL51 NTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 NTM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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