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FL51 WMX

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,531 mi
Last recorded99,531 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 99,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension corroded

under body and both sub frames corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2024 99,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

all suspension components heavily corroded

front and rear sub frames corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2023 98,895 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

rear road springs corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2023 98,829 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

rear spring corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2022 98,244 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front road spring corroded

both rear road springs heavily corroded

exhaust system corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2022 98,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front road spring corroded

both rear road springs heavily corroded

exhaust system corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2021 97,875 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 97,607 miles

nearside non-obligatory mirror deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2019 96,695 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 94,959 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

body has corrosion

structure has corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2017 93,340 miles

body has corrosion

nearside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

offside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

slight coolant leak

slight oil leak

steering rack slightly damp

structure has corrosion

Fail 7 Nov 2017 93,338 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill x 2 (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

body has corrosion

nearside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

offside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

slight coolant leak

slight oil leak

steering rack slightly damp

structure has corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2016 91,367 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 91,367 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 89,037 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 89,037 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 86,068 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 86,068 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 83,872 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 81,224 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 78,446 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Apr 2011 75,264 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drivers electric window not working, damage to wheel trims, no engine oil on dipstick(topped up)

pas pump damp with oil, damage to o/s/r outer sill, pas pump damp with oil, exhaust corroded

rear coil springs heavily corroded, o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge, surface corrosion to brake pipes

rear inner sills corroded, fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2011 75,264 miles

drivers electric window not working, damage to wheel trims, no engine oil on dipstick(topped up)

pas pump damp with oil, damage to o/s/r outer sill, pas pump damp with oil, exhaust corroded

rear coil springs heavily corroded, o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge, surface corrosion to brake pipes

rear inner sills corroded, fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2010 69,938 miles

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

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

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

tracking

Fail 27 Apr 2010 69,938 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

tracking

Fail 28 Apr 2009 62,253 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 62,253 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 55,939 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 55,939 miles

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

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

tracking

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 1 May 2007 49,589 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2007 49,589 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

front brake pads getting low / n/s/r tyre low on edge

Pass 17 Dec 2005 38,322 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 38,322 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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 WMX is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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