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FN51 WDY

2001 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

172,323 mi
Last recorded172,323 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 WDY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 172,323 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 163,774 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 154,054 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 143,067 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 136,954 miles

both rear coil springs very rusty

front brake discs lipped

rear number plate deterioating

slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 11 Dec 2012 136,954 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear coil springs very rusty

front brake discs lipped

rear number plate deterioating

slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 7 Oct 2011 124,979 miles

coolant pipe leaking under exhaust manifold

rear plate poor cond

Pass 6 Oct 2010 104,443 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 93,942 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 84,796 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 71,247 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 56,893 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 44,573 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 WDY is a 2001 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WDY, 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 WDY registered?

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

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