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FM51 WZL

2001 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

90,189 mi
Last recorded90,189 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 WZL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2019 90,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

corrosion to rear inner sills, chassis, etc

exhaust front section mounting hangers missing?

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

rear lower control arm bushes separating/worn

rear number plate worn

slight corrosion to front brake pipes in places

slight exhaust blow from centre join

slight perishing to n/s/r tyre

some corrosion to front brake discs

unable to inspect sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2018 84,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 May 2017 80,296 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 May 2016 76,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 72,835 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear floor corroded around seat belt anchorages

unable to inspect sills due to plastic covers

Fail 15 May 2015 72,835 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s rear floor corroded around seat belt anchorages

unable to inspect sills due to plastic covers

Pass 22 May 2014 67,067 miles

Possible brake/clutch fluid leak

Fail 22 May 2014 67,067 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Possible brake/clutch fluid leak

Pass 20 May 2013 60,941 miles

Brake fluid getting low

Localised wear area/s- nearside rear tyre inner edge

Nearside front tyre getting low on tread

Nearside wiper split at end

Offside front tyre inner edge worn to limit

Offside rear brake pipe at fuel tank previously greased- presume corrosion

Slight play in offside track rod end

Fail 20 May 2013 60,932 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake fluid getting low

Localised wear area/s- nearside rear tyre inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside front tyre getting low on tread

Nearside wiper split at end

Offside front tyre inner edge worn to limit

Offside rear brake pipe at fuel tank previously greased- presume corrosion

Slight play in offside track rod end

Pass 22 May 2012 56,495 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 22 May 2012 56,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 13 May 2011 48,366 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

unable to inspect sills due to plastic skirts

Pass 13 May 2011 48,366 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

unable to inspect sills due to plastic skirts

Pass 15 May 2010 42,537 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2009 36,655 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 27,494 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 27,494 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 23,202 miles

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 WZL is a 2001 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WZL, 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 WZL registered?

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

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