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FN51 WEP

2001 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

191,582 mi
Last recorded191,582 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 WEP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 191,582 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 191,582 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 184,930 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 184,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 179,840 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 179,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 176,240 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 176,236 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 163,622 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 143,459 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 125,223 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 125,221 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 105,592 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 WEP is a 2001 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 WEP, 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 WEP registered?

FN51 WEP is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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The MOT history for FN51 WEP shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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