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FL51 BDO

2001 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

160,785 mi
Last recorded160,785 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 BDO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2012 160,785 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 160,785 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 132,390 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 119,645 miles

body underside becoming corroded.

most brake pipes have surface corrosion.

Pass 25 Jun 2009 110,915 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 101,641 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 89,826 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 5 Jul 2006 76,763 miles

nearside rear seatbelt webbing slightly freyed.

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 BDO is a 2001 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BDO, 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 BDO registered?

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

Is FL51 BDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 BDO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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