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FN51 TLZ

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,885 mi
Last recorded126,885 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2009 126,885 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 116,335 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 116,335 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 105,731 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 105,731 miles

Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 95,491 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 TLZ is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TLZ, 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 TLZ registered?

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

Is FN51 TLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN51 TLZ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FN51 TLZ have outstanding finance?

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