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FM51 ZBD

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,600 mi
Last recorded93,600 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2015 93,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 78,870 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 2 Oct 2013 70,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 65,436 miles

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

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

centre wheel caps fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2011 60,269 miles

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

ns sill corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2010 54,897 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 49,187 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 44,893 miles

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)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 39,795 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 36,471 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 ZBD is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZBD, 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 ZBD registered?

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

Is FM51 ZBD safe to buy?

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