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FN51 TNJ

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

167,065 mi
Last recorded167,065 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2014 167,065 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 163,616 miles

rake pedal rubber starting to split

Fail 14 Dec 2012 163,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rake pedal rubber starting to split

Pass 12 Dec 2011 159,756 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 159,754 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 154,015 miles

bad cracking to both rear tyres

both rear tyres on limits.

near side front inner brake pad on limits.

rear exhaust heat sheild inscrue.

slight nick out of near side front tyre.

Fail 27 Nov 2010 154,013 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bad cracking to both rear tyres

both rear tyres on limits.

near side front inner brake pad on limits.

rear exhaust heat sheild inscrue.

slight nick out of near side front tyre.

Pass 9 Nov 2009 145,122 miles

hand brake lever travel.

near side front tyre close to limits.

Fail 4 Nov 2009 145,120 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hand brake lever travel.

near side front tyre close to limits.

Pass 20 Nov 2008 136,897 miles

chip in windscreen.

near side front spot light not working and damage.

slight damage to both outter sills.

slight nosie to near side rear wheel bearing.

Fail 20 Nov 2008 136,897 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chip in windscreen.

near side front spot light not working and damage.

slight damage to both outter sills.

slight nosie to near side rear wheel bearing.

Pass 6 Nov 2007 128,623 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 120,694 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 120,694 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 TNJ is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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