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FM51 VVD

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

99,100 mi
Last recorded99,100 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 VVD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 99,100 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

e.m.l on

Fail 17 May 2022 99,094 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Towbar with an unsafe modification to secondary components tow bar has impact damage and is twisted, recommend tow ball removed to prevent use. (6.1.6 (g) (i))

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

e.m.l on

Pass 10 May 2021 97,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2021 97,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 95,302 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sensor above oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 92,131 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 88,697 miles

engine management light on dash

o/s sill has been repaired

Fail 28 Apr 2018 88,697 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine management light on dash

o/s sill has been repaired

Pass 17 May 2017 84,551 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres have light cracks to sidewalls but no cords showing

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 17 May 2017 84,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres have light cracks to sidewalls but no cords showing

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 17 May 2016 81,928 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 71,915 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 71,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

replace rear wiper

Pass 10 Dec 2013 54,232 miles

o/s rear tyre perrished

Fail 9 Dec 2013 54,232 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s rear tyre perrished

Pass 7 Dec 2012 42,465 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 41,075 miles

hand brake effort on minimum efficency 16%

Pass 23 Dec 2010 39,182 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 36,941 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 34,551 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 31,697 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 28,465 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 24,296 miles

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 VVD is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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