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FM51 VVB

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

53,731 mi
Last recorded53,731 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 VVB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 53,731 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 53,731 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 53,133 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 52,414 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 51,174 miles

Front exhaust flexi broken

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre cracked in read

Offside Front tyre cracked in tread

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 49,849 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

Oil leak engine ()

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 49,849 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

Oil leak engine ()

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 47,931 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 47,929 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 46,021 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 43,824 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 41,485 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 37,855 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 35,435 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 35,435 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 32,861 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 29,832 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 25,515 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 21,156 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 16,905 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 14,396 miles

Offside Front 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 VVB is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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