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FL51 WMV

2001 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

229,631 mi
Last recorded229,631 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 WMV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 229,631 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 229,631 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 216,440 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 216,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 203,174 miles

engine man.light on

Fail 20 Nov 2014 203,174 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

engine man.light on

Pass 22 May 2014 190,124 miles

engine man.light on

Fail 22 May 2014 190,124 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel stud hole elongated (4.2.A.1d) DANGEROUS

engine man.light on

Pass 14 Nov 2013 177,446 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 177,446 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 May 2013 163,966 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 163,965 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 152,301 miles

engine management light on

Fail 20 Nov 2012 152,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

engine management light on

Pass 1 Jun 2012 139,476 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Dec 2011 125,194 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 125,194 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 109,047 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 109,047 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 91,528 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 91,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs worn

offside rear foot and hand brake effort down

Pass 1 Jun 2010 75,463 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 61,418 miles

fire ext and sign missing

not etched

Pass 17 Sep 2009 59,293 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 45,228 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 40,300 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 35,055 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 WMV is a 2001 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 WMV, 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 WMV registered?

FL51 WMV is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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