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FN51 WDZ

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

168,387 mi
Last recorded168,387 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 168,387 miles

Nearside Rear Lower door corroded

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 168,168 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch behind liner (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch behind liner (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower spring mount (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 148,953 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)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2016 148,668 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 131,974 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 123,757 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 119,634 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 108,222 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 101,743 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 95,360 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 86,975 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front brake pads worn

Pass 31 Oct 2008 80,788 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 80,770 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 72,204 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 63,277 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 63,274 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 55,389 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 WDZ is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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