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FL51 WZE

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

140,079 mi
Last recorded140,079 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 140,079 miles

Offside headlight mount broken but lamp secure

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stonchips (8.3.1d)

rear wheel arches slightly corroded.

Fail 28 Jun 2016 140,079 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside headlight mount broken but lamp secure

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stonchips (8.3.1d)

rear wheel arches slightly corroded.

Pass 27 Aug 2015 138,439 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2015 138,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2015 138,253 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield insecure

under side of body rusty

Pass 22 Aug 2014 136,761 miles

oil leak suspect cam sensor

Fail 21 Aug 2014 136,757 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak suspect cam sensor

Pass 31 Aug 2013 128,305 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 118,148 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both wiper blades split but do clear screen recomend early renewal

Fail 17 Aug 2012 118,085 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both wiper blades split but do clear screen recomend early renewal

Pass 31 Aug 2011 109,649 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine and gearbox oil leak

n/s/f inner cv boot leaking grease

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Sep 2010 99,702 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 99,702 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 92,196 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 92,196 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 84,503 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 65,384 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 53,652 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 WZE is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WZE, 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 WZE registered?

FL51 WZE is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is FL51 WZE safe to buy?

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