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FL51 WNT

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

159,753 mi
Last recorded159,753 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 WNT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 159,753 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material onto hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 145,752 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 145,752 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 132,965 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 132,651 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 2 Apr 2015 119,739 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 119,735 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 111,458 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 111,223 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 98,513 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre has worn on outside edges

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre has worn on outside edges

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2012 90,445 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2011 82,113 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 73,243 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 73,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 63,689 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 61,531 miles

front tyres low n/s/r tyre punctured

Pass 12 Nov 2007 53,624 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 45,601 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 37,539 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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 WNT is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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