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FL51 BCF

2001 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,555 mi
Last recorded124,555 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 BCF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 124,555 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill excessive corroded can not penetrate (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 120,408 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 107,772 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 95,426 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 95,388 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 90,764 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 86,290 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 82,655 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 77,810 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 77,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2008 71,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 71,033 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 69,611 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 65,869 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 65,856 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 BCF is a 2001 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FL51 BCF, 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 FL51 BCF registered?

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

Is FL51 BCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 BCF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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