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FN51 TDU

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,217 mi
Last recorded118,217 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 TDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 118,217 miles

brake pipes covered with greace

Fail 16 Jan 2017 118,217 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pipes covered with greace

Pass 13 Jan 2016 109,130 miles

all brake pipes corroded

unable to fully inspect sill due to plastic covers being fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2015 101,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F seatback slightly loose

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 101,021 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front exhaust mountings broken but exhaust still secure

N/S/F seatback slightly loose

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 95,116 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 91,740 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 86,597 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 83,589 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 79,290 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 73,726 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 67,891 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 67,885 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 63,289 miles

body damage o/s

Pass 9 Jan 2006 52,946 miles

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

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

nail in 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 TDU is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TDU, 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 TDU registered?

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

Is FN51 TDU safe to buy?

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