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FM51 VPU

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

80,857 mi
Last recorded80,857 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 VPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 80,857 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 79,293 miles

Engine mil light on

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 77,317 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 74,552 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Nov 2013 74,120 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 14 Nov 2013 74,120 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 19 Nov 2012 73,813 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 73,813 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 72,693 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 17 Nov 2010 71,168 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 71,168 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 68,087 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 68,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 59,805 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advise rear wiper blade, rubber spliting

Fail 11 Nov 2008 59,805 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise rear wiper blade, rubber spliting

Fail 13 Nov 2007 53,925 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

off side front tyre as wall damage but not resulting in a fail

Pass 13 Nov 2007 53,925 miles

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

off side front tyre as wall damage but not resulting in a fail

Pass 13 Nov 2006 45,506 miles

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)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 38,131 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 38,126 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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FM51 VPU is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM51 VPU registered?

FM51 VPU is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is FM51 VPU safe to buy?

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