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FN51 TLJ

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

196,603 mi
Last recorded196,603 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 TLJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 196,603 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 195,764 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 180,904 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 169,485 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 169,481 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 155,581 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 155,578 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 139,913 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 125,327 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 TLJ is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TLJ, 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 TLJ registered?

FN51 TLJ is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is FN51 TLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN51 TLJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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