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FN51 WEJ

2001 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,115 mi
Last recorded135,115 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 135,115 miles

exhaust slightly blowing

front pads wearing low

nsf tyre wearing low

rear num plate slightly deterioted

Fail 10 Jun 2015 107,884 miles

brakepipes surface rust

handbrake has some trasvel;

n/s/f balljoint slight play

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 107,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brakepipes surface rust

handbrake has some trasvel;

n/s/f balljoint slight play

Pass 11 Jun 2014 94,344 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre slightly wearing on the inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2013 90,234 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 83,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2011 77,881 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 71,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 May 2010 71,762 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 May 2009 65,825 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 65,824 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 61,494 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 53,915 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 45,642 miles

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

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 WEJ is a 2001 Ford Focus in Grey 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 WEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FN51 WEJ registered?

FN51 WEJ is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is FN51 WEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN51 WEJ 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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