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FN51 XDV

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,252 mi
Last recorded105,252 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 XDV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 105,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 101,057 miles

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

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 94,921 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 94,921 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 87,214 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 3 Jul 2013 87,214 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 81,670 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 81,670 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 76,190 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 69,382 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 59,203 miles

rear tyre treads low

Pass 7 Jul 2008 48,459 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 36,883 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 28,133 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 XDV is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue 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 XDV, 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 XDV registered?

FN51 XDV is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is FN51 XDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN51 XDV 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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