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FL51 WND

2001 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,220 mi
Last recorded131,220 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 WND
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 131,220 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 131,028 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2019 124,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 124,499 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 120,107 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE NEAR LIMIT AND PERISHED OUTER AND INNER SIDE WALLS CRACKNG

Offside Rear TYRE NEAR LIMIT

Fail 1 Nov 2018 120,024 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm perished on outer side wal (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear TYRE NEAR LIMIT AND PERISHED OUTER AND INNER SIDE WALLS CRACKNG

Offside Rear TYRE NEAR LIMIT

Pass 11 Nov 2017 116,013 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 115,975 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 110,769 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear sub frame corroded

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Water leak

Fail 2 Nov 2016 110,559 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch & sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

mirrors and windscreen need cleaning

Pass 4 Nov 2015 106,089 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front tyre, cracking within thread and perished on outer sideawall

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slightly (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre, perished on outer sideawall

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

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

oil seepage, above and below engine area

steering rack has a slight misting of oil

Fail 27 Oct 2015 105,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing bolt snapped (2.4.G.3b)

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

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front tyre, cracking within thread and perished on outer sideawall

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slightly (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre, perished on outer sideawall

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

oil seepage, above and below engine area

steering rack has a slight misting of oil

Fail 4 Nov 2014 100,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

PAS rack moist

note; front brake pipes are coated in a grease-like substance, unable to inspect fully.

Pass 4 Nov 2014 100,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

PAS rack moist

note; front brake pipes are coated in a grease-like substance, unable to inspect fully.

Pass 7 Nov 2013 94,342 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 94,342 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 88,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Oct 2011 83,232 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 73,804 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 67,785 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 67,785 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 61,670 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 61,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 55,721 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 47,869 miles

body kit fitted to sills

Pass 5 Sep 2005 37,850 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 WND is a 2001 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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