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FL51 BBU

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,984 mi
Last recorded78,984 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 BBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 May 2012 78,984 miles

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

nail in nearside front tyre

rear brake pipes showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 6 May 2011 70,166 miles

front discs worn

oil leaks

Pass 22 Apr 2010 62,144 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2009 57,279 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 48,491 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 40,124 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)

handbrake travel slightly excesive

Pass 22 Nov 2005 32,902 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 BBU is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BBU, 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 BBU registered?

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

Is FL51 BBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 BBU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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