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FN51 TMZ

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

152,861 mi
Last recorded152,861 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 152,861 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s tyre at 2.5 mm

Pass 24 Jan 2014 145,188 miles

brake pedal anti slip pad wearing on edge

n/s/r tyre wearing inner & outer edges

o/s headlamp beam pattern just in spec

Pass 3 Sep 2012 135,073 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 132,082 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 127,159 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 127,134 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 120,827 miles

heatshild loose around exhaust system

Fail 27 Feb 2009 120,806 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

heatshild loose around exhaust system

Pass 23 Feb 2008 113,776 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 103,413 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 95,379 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 TMZ is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TMZ, 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 TMZ registered?

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

Is FN51 TMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN51 TMZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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