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FN51 UVK

2001 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,233 mi
Last recorded121,233 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 UVK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2019 121,233 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear inner wheel arch to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

inner sill corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2018 118,510 miles

both rear inner sill corroded

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Fail 7 Sep 2018 118,510 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear inner sill corroded

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2017 115,865 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear inner sill corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2016 112,625 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 110,153 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 2mm 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres perished 195/60/15

Fail 2 Sep 2015 110,153 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 2mm 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres perished 195/60/15

front brake discs worn and corroded n/s/f has heat damage

Pass 2 Sep 2014 107,105 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 107,101 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 104,370 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 104,370 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 99,663 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 98,089 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2010 93,938 miles

both front tyres just on limit at time of test

Pass 14 Aug 2009 83,071 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 76,837 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

slight damage to n/s door mirror.

Pass 31 Aug 2007 71,167 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2006 64,214 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 UVK is a 2001 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UVK, 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 UVK is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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