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FN51 TMU

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

153,241 mi
Last recorded153,241 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2013 153,241 miles

offside front foglamp damaged

Oil leak

damage to nearside of vehicle panels

Fail 29 Oct 2013 153,241 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

damage to nearside of vehicle panels

offside front foglamp damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2012 151,747 miles

Oil leak

damage to nearside front wing and bumper

damage to nearside outer sill

Fail 17 Oct 2012 151,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

damage to nearside front wing and bumper

damage to nearside outer sill

Pass 10 Oct 2011 149,289 miles

Oil leak

nearside front & offside front bumper damaged

nearside outer sill damaged

offside front fog lamp lens damaged

offside front mirror casing damaged

Fail 10 Oct 2011 149,289 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

nearside front & offside front bumper damaged

nearside outer sill damaged

offside front fog lamp lens damaged

offside front mirror casing damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2010 146,868 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2010 146,868 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2009 143,824 miles

engine oil leak (steam clean)

front brake discs wear

service cambelt due

Fail 29 Sep 2009 143,822 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak (steam clean)

service cambelt due

Fail 20 Oct 2008 140,796 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres / oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2008 140,796 miles

both rear tyres / oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2007 137,415 miles

4x tyres treads low

engine oil leak from top (reqs steam clean

front grill broke

offside front fog lamp broke

Pass 26 Oct 2006 133,269 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 133,269 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 TMU is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 TMU, 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 TMU registered?

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

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