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FN51 WDV

2001 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,689 mi
Last recorded137,689 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 WDV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2016 137,689 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 134,263 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 131,473 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 127,411 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012

no plates starting to fade

offside front wheel rim slightly damaged

Fail 15 Aug 2012

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

no plates starting to fade

offside front wheel rim slightly damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2011 114,868 miles

number plates discolouring

Pass 16 Aug 2010 108,101 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 108,053 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

number plates discolouring

Pass 20 Jul 2009 98,133 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 98,129 miles

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

front and rear number plates starting to deteriate

Fail 11 Aug 2008 87,279 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front washers partially blocked

Pass 11 Aug 2008 87,279 miles

front washers partially blocked

Pass 17 Aug 2007 73,244 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 73,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

number plates tatty

Pass 7 Aug 2006 60,500 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

unable to check both rear seat belts due to baby seatsbeing in place

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 WDV is a 2001 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 WDV, 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 WDV registered?

FN51 WDV is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is FN51 WDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN51 WDV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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