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FL51 WZN

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,263 mi
Last recorded129,263 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 129,263 miles

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

top of engine soaked in oil

Fail 27 Oct 2016 129,263 miles

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

top of engine soaked in oil

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 114,929 miles

Nearside Rear tyre condition

Fail 7 Nov 2014 102,195 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 102,195 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 98,701 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise front discs and pads strating to show signs of wear

advise fuel tank restraint strap starting to show signs of corrosion

advise nearside rear innerside seal corroded but not holed yet

Fail 29 Oct 2013 98,649 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise front discs and pads strating to show signs of wear

advise fuel tank restraint strap starting to show signs of corrosion

advise nearside rear innerside seal corroded but not holed yet

Pass 9 Nov 2012 94,831 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 94,831 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 90,903 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 87,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 87,369 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 82,519 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 77,626 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 73,152 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 68,343 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Nov 2005 63,702 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 63,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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 WZN is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WZN, 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 WZN registered?

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

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The MOT history for FL51 WZN shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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