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FN51 RVF

2001 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,290 mi
Last recorded176,290 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 RVF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2011 176,290 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 176,289 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Dec 2009 160,000 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 160,000 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 142,939 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 129,419 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 112,804 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 931,201 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 93,199 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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 RVF is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RVF, 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 FN51 RVF registered?

FN51 RVF is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 October 2001.

Is FN51 RVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN51 RVF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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