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FN51 XDM

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

116,981 mi
Last recorded116,981 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 116,981 miles

Front Steering linkage lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2019 116,981 miles

Front Steering linkage lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 112,015 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Has just met parking brake performance.

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 104,405 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 104,405 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 97,828 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 92,899 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2015 92,807 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2014 88,368 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2014 88,368 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 81,944 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 78,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 78,511 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 70,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 70,131 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 53,400 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 53,400 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

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

Nearside Rear 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 6 Sep 2008 47,745 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 41,252 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 34,385 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 34,385 miles

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

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 XDM is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XDM, 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 XDM is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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