MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,468 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake performance not tested condition of tyre (1.2.1 (g))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front radiator support corroded
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
power steering pipe corroded
under side heavily undersealed
Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front radiator support corroded
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
power steering pipe corroded
under side heavily undersealed
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (7.1.2)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
boot full not allowing area to be fully inspected
child seat fitted not allowing full adult seat belt inspection
liberal use of under seal making inspection of front to back brake pipes and fuel lines difficult
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
boot full not allowing area to be fully inspected
child seat fitted not allowing full adult seat belt inspection
liberal use of under seal making inspection of front to back brake pipes and fuel lines difficult
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
front to back brake pipe undersealed, restricting inspection
both registration plates poor condition
nearside front front brake hose bulging but not affected by pressure
offside and nearside front suspension arms corroded
offside and nearside rear suspension coil springs corroded
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both registration plates poor condition
nearside front front brake hose bulging but not affected by pressure
offside and nearside front suspension arms corroded
offside and nearside rear suspension coil springs corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion to rear inner sills
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion to rear inner sills
front exhaust mount broken but exhaust still adequatly supported
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FM51 VPD is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 FM51 VPD, 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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FM51 VPD is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2001.
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