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FM51 VTN

2001 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,698 mi
Last recorded64,698 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 VTN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2010 64,698 miles

nsf tyre 2mm

Fail 2 Oct 2010 64,698 miles

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

nsf tyre 2mm

Pass 4 Sep 2009 62,165 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 57,362 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 48,734 miles

Both wipers split

Rear number plate deteriating

Pass 17 Jul 2006 40,155 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 40,155 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VTN is a 2001 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VTN, 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 VTN registered?

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

Is FM51 VTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM51 VTN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FM51 VTN have outstanding finance?

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