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FN51 TCZ

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,085 mi
Last recorded81,085 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 TCZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 81,085 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 80,692 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 80,160 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 79,669 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 79,605 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 79,605 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 78,351 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 77,259 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 77,259 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 76,285 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 75,377 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 74,412 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 73,520 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 72,549 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 71,525 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 70,166 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 68,731 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 67,426 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 66,012 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 64,584 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 64,095 miles

Engine managment light is on

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 64,095 miles

Engine managment light is on

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 55,021 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 40,024 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 TCZ is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TCZ, 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 TCZ registered?

FN51 TCZ is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is FN51 TCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN51 TCZ shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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