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FL51 BFJ

2001 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,200 mi
Last recorded82,200 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 82,200 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2019 79,511 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 75,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 70,812 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 65,796 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 64,000 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust mount

Pass 24 Jun 2014 60,865 miles

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

off side rear tyre splitting and nail in centre

Fail 24 Jun 2014 60,865 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

off side rear tyre splitting and nail in centre

Pass 25 Jun 2013 57,531 miles

Rear exhaust box rubber mount.

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 54,056 miles

Rear exhaust box rear mount.

Pass 28 Jun 2011 50,224 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 45,625 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside and nearside front brakediscs slightly lipped on outer edges of discs.

Pass 23 Jun 2009 41,104 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 35,552 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 35,552 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 30,380 miles

offside front anti roll bar stabliser bar upper and lower dust covers split.

Pass 5 Jul 2006 25,002 miles

Rear number plate 002. Rear wiper blade.003. O/s/f anti roll bar rubber boot split.004. Rear tyres 2mm.

Pass 8 Aug 2005 20,576 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread on 3m of tread at time of test.185/65r14h.

offside front tyre getting low on inside edge but not on legal limit.185/65r14h.

offside rear tyre nail inbedded in tread but not under inflated.185/65r14h.

rear numberplate starting to discolor on letters but still legiable

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 BFJ is a 2001 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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