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FL51 ASX

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

140,198 mi
Last recorded140,198 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 ASX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 140,198 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 140,198 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 136,789 miles

o/s n/s/f, and all rear brake pipes have corrosion

Fail 15 Oct 2013 136,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s n/s/f, and all rear brake pipes have corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2012 134,155 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 134,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 128,951 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 128,880 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 128,870 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 124,179 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 124,063 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 119,322 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 113,802 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 104,030 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

osr tyre is stepped on the inside

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 13 Aug 2007 104,030 miles

osr tyre is stepped on the inside

small stone chips in windscreen

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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FL51 ASX is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 FL51 ASX, 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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FL51 ASX is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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