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FN51 XDE

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,362 mi
Last recorded126,362 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 XDE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 126,362 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r and n/s/r sills corroding

Fail 3 Jul 2018 126,342 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r and n/s/r sills corroding

Pass 7 Jul 2017 120,429 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 115,257 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r sill backings corroding

slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 16 Jun 2015 111,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 111,155 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 106,454 miles

air leak on inlet manifold

Pass 5 Jul 2013 101,317 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 95,967 miles

n/s/r tyre feathering on edges

rear section of exhaust system showing signs of corroison

slight engine oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2011 89,640 miles

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 9 Jul 2010 81,724 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 81,724 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 74,550 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 74,550 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 64,907 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 55,205 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 55,119 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 45,339 miles

offside rear tyre slightly misshaped

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 XDE is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XDE, 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 XDE is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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