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FN51 EYM

2001 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

130,038 mi
Last recorded130,038 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 EYM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 130,038 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 118,921 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust shield damaged and loose

Offside Front Upper Bumper has been taped up, covering damage

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 118,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust shield damaged and loose

Offside Front Upper Bumper has been taped up, covering damage

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 109,007 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 109,005 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 98,492 miles

front bumper damaged

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 98,492 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

front bumper damaged

Fail 3 Oct 2014 98,479 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bonnet lock operation difficult

corrosion:- both inner wheelarches

damage:- front of vehicle

sill covers & inner wheelarch covers fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2013 83,509 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 83,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2012 80,618 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 80,618 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 76,674 miles

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 11 Sep 2010 67,886 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 59,946 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2008 49,398 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 41,949 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 41,949 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 34,364 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 26,747 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 26,747 miles

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

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 EYM is a 2001 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FN51 EYM, 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 EYM is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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