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FL51 WZH

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

139,501 mi
Last recorded139,501 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 WZH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 139,501 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills floors (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2017 139,501 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floors both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills floors (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2016 129,345 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 121,134 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 12,812 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 108,992 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 108,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 104,002 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 104,002 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 103,989 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

offside mirror glass cracked but functional

Pass 20 Jan 2012 87,735 miles

both rear trailing arm bushies starting to detoirate

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

o/s/r tyre slightly misshaped

Fail 10 Jan 2012 87,735 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

o/s/r tyre slightly misshaped

Pass 21 Jan 2011 86,360 miles

exhaust slightly blowing at sleave

front pads low 4-8000

o/s numba light abit dull

Fail 21 Jan 2011 86,360 miles

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

exhaust slightly blowing at sleave

front pads low 4-8000

o/s numba light abit dull

o/s/r tyre on limmit 1.6mm inner and outter

Pass 15 Jan 2010 74,805 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 74,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cat rattling

Pass 27 Jan 2009 60,920 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 52,077 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 52,077 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 44,583 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 36,782 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 36,782 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 WZH is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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