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FN51 XCB

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

144,288 mi
Last recorded144,288 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 XCB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 144,288 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 144,288 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 138,054 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 130,015 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 121,779 miles

Front mount corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2015 113,260 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 113,260 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 103,868 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 93,463 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 84,725 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 76,752 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 73,199 miles

see advisory sheet 973916710289

Fail 4 Aug 2010 73,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

high rear brake application

some corrosion on suspension components

unable to fully check hydraulic systems due to wet conditions

water damage to rear number plate

Pass 24 Aug 2009 70,095 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

dampness around power steering rack

rear brake imbalance high 23%

rear number plate water damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2008 64,024 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

water damage to rear number plate

Pass 30 Aug 2007 57,019 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 41,263 miles

Nearside Rear 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 XCB is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XCB, 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 XCB is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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