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FN51 TMY

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

188,770 mi
Last recorded188,770 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2012 188,770 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery is insecure

offside front side repeater is slightly insecure

Fail 11 Dec 2012 188,728 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery is insecure

offside front side repeater is slightly insecure

Pass 12 Oct 2011 165,061 miles

both inner sills at rear corroding

Fail 12 Oct 2011 165,061 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both inner sills at rear corroding

Pass 30 Oct 2010 149,009 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 139,911 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 139,911 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 129,177 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 117,468 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 104,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 TMY is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TMY, 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 TMY registered?

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

Is FN51 TMY safe to buy?

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