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FL51 PZY

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,185 mi
Last recorded98,185 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 98,185 miles

Front Close to maximum 35% imbalance

Rear Foot brake on maximum 35% imbalance

Rear Metal fuel pipes corroded.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 98,185 miles

Front Close to maximum 35% imbalance

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

Rear Foot brake on maximum 35% imbalance

Rear Metal fuel pipes corroded.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 88,777 miles

n/s/f lower swivel gaitor split/perished

Fail 27 Nov 2014 88,777 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f lower swivel gaitor split/perished

Pass 13 Dec 2013 85,811 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 85,718 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

slight brake bind on nearside rear wheel

Pass 8 Dec 2012 82,120 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 78,977 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside and nearside front brake discs in poor condition

Offside and nearside front brake hoses deteriorated

Rear suspension and coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2010 76,508 miles

front brake discs corroded & in poor condition

Fail 8 Dec 2010 7,640 miles

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

front brake discs corroded & in poor condition

Pass 3 Dec 2009 74,466 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 71,192 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 71,192 miles

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

Both rear trailing arm rubber bushes starting to crack, front and rear coil springs corroded, exhast system and mounting brackets corroded,slight play n/s/f bottom ball joint.

Pass 15 Nov 2007 62,172 miles

exhaust system corroded , powered steering pump wet with oil no visible signs of leak , slight fluctuation to front brake readings , borderline stone chip in screen

Pass 3 Nov 2006 51,491 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 39,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 39,519 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 PZY is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PZY, 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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FL51 PZY is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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