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FM51 WXO

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,978 mi
Last recorded123,978 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2017 123,978 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

oil leaks

Pass 29 Jan 2015 117,736 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 117,736 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 112,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 106,337 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 97,108 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 85,552 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 85,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

NEAR SIDE FRONT BUMPER DAMADGED

Pass 20 Aug 2009 77,921 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 77,914 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 69,662 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 61,220 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 51,052 miles

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 51,052 miles

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

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 WXO is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WXO, 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 WXO registered?

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

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