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FN51 WDG

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,651 mi
Last recorded95,651 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 WDG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 95,651 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edge

O/S mirror casing broken not affecting rear view

Offside Front Wheel rim dented not affecting tyre bead

Slight knocking noise heard from o/s driveshaft during brake test. No play or splits in boot

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 95,651 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front tyres wearing inner edge

O/S mirror casing broken not affecting rear view

Offside Front Wheel rim dented not affecting tyre bead

Slight knocking noise heard from o/s driveshaft during brake test. No play or splits in boot

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 85,289 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 85,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 82,471 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 82,471 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 77,210 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 62,893 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 49,484 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 35,848 miles

Baby seat fitted osr seat

Parking brake high

Pass 20 Oct 2008 28,926 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 24,191 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 20,443 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 18,525 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 WDG is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WDG, 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 WDG registered?

FN51 WDG is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is FN51 WDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN51 WDG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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