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FM51 YDK

2001 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,786 mi
Last recorded101,786 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 YDK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 101,786 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes covered in grease not allowing full inspection.

O/S/F road wheel appears to have increased negative camber. Nothing appears displaced, bent or damaged.

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 101,786 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes covered in grease not allowing full inspection.

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

O/S/F road wheel appears to have increased negative camber. Nothing appears displaced, bent or damaged.

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 93,349 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 93,349 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 81,586 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 81,586 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 74,151 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 74,151 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 69,354 miles

o/s/r metal brake pipe to flexi starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre on wear bars 195/60/15

Fail 10 Sep 2013 69,354 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r metal brake pipe to flexi starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre on wear bars 195/60/15

Pass 11 Jun 2012 61,542 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 61,542 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 54,628 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 54,628 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 48,416 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 42,756 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 36,513 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 36,513 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 30,934 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 24,458 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 YDK is a 2001 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YDK, 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 YDK registered?

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

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