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FM51 VYG

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,160 mi
Last recorded98,160 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 VYG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 98,160 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 98,160 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 98,144 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

bonnet inoperative

Pass 20 Jul 2016 87,931 miles

Exhaust heat shield on steering rack insecure

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 87,931 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Exhaust heat shield on steering rack insecure

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 77,975 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine management light on.

Pass 22 Jul 2014 70,292 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 66,564 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 66,564 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 64,026 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 60,741 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 56,782 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 56,782 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 55,036 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 50,105 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 50,105 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 46,147 miles

exhaust noted rusty

front brake discs noted worn

Pass 28 Jul 2006 43,979 miles

exhaust noted rusty

front brake disc noted worn

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 VYG is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VYG, 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 VYG registered?

FM51 VYG is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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The MOT history for FM51 VYG shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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