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FN51 RZM

2001 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,080 mi
Last recorded114,080 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 RZM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 114,080 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 114,058 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 103,364 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear & n/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust in general poorish cond.

fuel stain ?? on tank .no leakage showing!

general body corrosion

o/s/r tyre badly perished on inner edge.

Fail 9 May 2017 103,344 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/f bald & badly perished on inner edge & (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear & n/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge & (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust in general poorish cond.

fuel stain ?? on tank .no leakage showing!

general body corrosion

o/s/r tyre badly perished on inner edge.

Pass 4 May 2016 103,336 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General body corrosion

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2016 103,336 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General body corrosion

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 98,248 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 98,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 91,309 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 91,295 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 83,676 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 83,445 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 77,186 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 71,954 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 71,938 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 66,508 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 61,510 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 56,975 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 52,096 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 46,234 miles

front tyres warn low

nail in n/s/f tyre

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 RZM is a 2001 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RZM, 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 FN51 RZM registered?

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

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