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FM51 VUK

2001 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,145 mi
Last recorded109,145 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 VUK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2019 109,145 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Foremost bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant header tank is leaking . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Foremost bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very close to legal req. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Rear brakes only just met req.Adjustment req.

Pass 30 Jan 2018 103,431 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both rear arms (2.4.F.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 98,214 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 1 Feb 2016 90,574 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 90,574 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 82,518 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside rear tyre has cracking to shoulders

neasrside front tyre has cracking to shoulders

Pass 5 Nov 2013 72,559 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 72,559 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 64,957 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 60,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 56,207 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 52,356 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 47,241 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 47,241 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 43,019 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 43,019 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 35,607 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 27,800 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 27,800 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VUK is a 2001 Ford Focus in Grey 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 VUK, 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 FM51 VUK registered?

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

Is FM51 VUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM51 VUK shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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