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FL51 BEU

2001 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

198,669 mi
Last recorded198,669 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 198,669 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 7 Mar 2018 190,101 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 180,721 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 168,075 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link bar (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 152,809 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 140,277 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

Fail 3 Mar 2014 140,277 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 28 Feb 2013 127,891 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 121,164 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 114,260 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 114,260 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 100,656 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 85,188 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 67,280 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 67,280 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 65,357 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 61,670 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 61,670 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both rear tyres perrished

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 BEU is a 2001 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BEU, 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 BEU registered?

FL51 BEU is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is FL51 BEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 BEU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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