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FN51 WEH

2001 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,154 mi
Last recorded162,154 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 WEH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 162,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm bold outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold outer edge (4.1.E.1)

oil filter leaking

Fail 8 Feb 2017 162,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm bold outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel nuts fitted incorrect

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold outer edge (4.1.E.1)

oil filter leaking

Pass 25 Feb 2016 156,156 miles

Advise rear brakes need adjusting

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 156,156 miles

Advise rear brakes need adjusting

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 147,507 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 147,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 138,398 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

o/s rear tyre cracking between the treads

Fail 20 Feb 2014 138,393 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

o/s rear tyre cracking between the treads

Pass 23 Jan 2013 126,914 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 126,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 120,971 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 117,100 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 117,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 112,101 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 105,033 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 96,613 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 91,129 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 85,777 miles

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

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 WEH is a 2001 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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