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FL51 BAA

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

111,412 mi
Last recorded111,412 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 BAA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 111,412 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi on front pipe loose but no leak (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 111,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi on front pipe loose but no leak (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 104,363 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 94,051 miles

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

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

exhaust flexible blowing and rattling but ok for test

nail in n/s/r tyre

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 6 Feb 2016 94,051 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust flexible blowing and rattling but ok for test

nail in n/s/r tyre

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2015 85,308 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 81,482 miles

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 19 Feb 2013 76,677 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 71,685 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 71,685 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 66,696 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 66,696 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 59,716 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 52,339 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 52,339 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 44,813 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 44,813 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front brake pads wearing,front brake discs lipped

topped brake fluid up, clutch slave cllinder leaking.

topped oil level up, no oil showing on dip stick

Pass 20 Feb 2007 37,988 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape inner tread pattern.

Pass 29 Oct 2005 28,166 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 28,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape inner tread pattern, plus nail in tread pattern.

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape inner tread

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 BAA is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BAA, 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 BAA registered?

FL51 BAA is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is FL51 BAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 BAA shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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