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FN51 TGE

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

99,376 mi
Last recorded99,376 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 TGE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 99,376 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 89,787 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 83,090 miles

offside front wheel bearing has very slight play

some corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sills/chassis near wheel arches

Pass 10 Aug 2016 77,532 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 77,532 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 69,369 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 62,907 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 55,288 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 50,906 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 47,212 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 42,560 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 39,029 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 36,141 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 33,756 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 33,756 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight judder on fr brakes.

Pass 23 Sep 2006 29,952 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 26,370 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 TGE is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 TGE, 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 TGE registered?

FN51 TGE is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is FN51 TGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN51 TGE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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