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FN51 THU

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,557 mi
Last recorded115,557 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 115,557 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 115,557 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure section (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 110,721 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 110,721 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 107,294 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 107,294 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2018 102,035 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 97,852 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail

Pass 20 Sep 2016 93,884 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 93,884 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 89,282 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 85,952 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 85,952 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 82,551 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 82,530 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

nsf tyre wearing on inside edge

osf tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 4 Oct 2012 81,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

hand brake cables casing worn

Fail 4 Oct 2012 81,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

hand brake cables casing worn

Pass 1 Sep 2011 78,268 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 69,785 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Sep 2009 62,351 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 62,351 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 60,215 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Sep 2007 54,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 54,534 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 47,318 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 47,318 miles

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 THU is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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