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FN51 TNE

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

183,545 mi
Last recorded183,545 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 183,545 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust shield loose

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Brakes slightly stiff/binding (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 181,309 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 178,350 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 176,540 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 175,226 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 175,226 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 173,572 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear hand brake performance only just accectable 17%

Pass 18 Oct 2017 169,868 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 165,499 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 161,366 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 161,366 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 156,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake requires attention and/or adjustment

Fail 5 Nov 2014 156,243 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake requires attention and/or adjustment

Pass 31 Oct 2013 149,998 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 144,820 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 138,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 132,024 miles

Front brake imbalance

N/S/R brake has met requirements but maximum effort is quite low

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 126,794 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f wiper blade split.

Pass 24 Oct 2008 122,651 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 116,588 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2006 107,719 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 107,648 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 98,537 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 98,537 miles

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

unable to inspect under engine bay due to covers fitted

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 TNE is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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

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