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WR51 NKC

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

196,895 mi
Last recorded196,895 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 NKC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 196,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 183,012 miles

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

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 169,230 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY CORRODED.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 169,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

ENGINE OIL LEAK.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY CORRODED.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 155,885 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 146,431 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 140,019 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 139,974 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 128,291 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 117,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 117,634 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 104,488 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 91,251 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 75,731 miles

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

osf and nsf tyre wearing the inner edges (3mm)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 60,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake fluid level low

Pass 2 Dec 2005 44,587 miles

excess parking brake travel (13 notches)

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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WR51 NKC is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WR51 NKC, 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 WR51 NKC registered?

WR51 NKC is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is WR51 NKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR51 NKC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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