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FN51 EXU

2001 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,495 mi
Last recorded153,495 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 EXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2019 153,495 miles

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning both inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high have adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached bolt broken and missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front wiper blades slightly smeary

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm prescribed area, very corroded around sill and the integral structure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm prescribed area, very corroded around sill and the integral structure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape along tread pattern

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

emissions limits only just met

Pass 17 Sep 2018 143,095 miles

Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 143,095 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 132,195 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 118,182 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inside edge in saw tooth fashion

Fail 21 Sep 2016 118,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inside edge in saw tooth fashion

Pass 26 Sep 2015 105,303 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust heatsheild loose

front number plate cracked

wear and lip to both front brake discs

Pass 3 Oct 2014 99,212 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 99,212 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 92,120 miles

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

front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 8 Oct 2012 85,120 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 85,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 77,603 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 69,227 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight noise from both front wheel bearings

Pass 9 Oct 2009 61,125 miles

slight noise osf wheel bearing

Pass 17 Sep 2008 50,424 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 41,761 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 41,759 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 32,123 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 22,719 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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FN51 EXU is a 2001 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FN51 EXU, 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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FN51 EXU is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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