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FL51 AVW

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,344 mi
Last recorded90,344 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 AVW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 90,344 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 84,932 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 84,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 81,809 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 81,809 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 76,047 miles

n/s/r door/1/4 damaged.

o/s/r door /1/4 damaged.

Fail 7 Dec 2015 76,047 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r door/1/4 damaged.

o/s/r door /1/4 damaged.

Pass 26 Nov 2014 73,177 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 73,177 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 68,693 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 67,883 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 64,139 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 61,214 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 61,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 58,452 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 58,452 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 51,034 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 44,335 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 38,386 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 30,636 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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FL51 AVW is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FL51 AVW, 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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What year was FL51 AVW registered?

FL51 AVW is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is FL51 AVW safe to buy?

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