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FL51 BFP

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,109 mi
Last recorded78,109 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 BFP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 78,109 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 70,683 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s rear inner wing coroding

o/s rear inner wing coroding

Pass 15 Sep 2023 64,971 miles

Front 185/60/14

HANDBRAKE ON RESERVE TRAVEL

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH=185/65/14=RENEW (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 64,971 miles

Front 185/60/14

HANDBRAKE ON RESERVE TRAVEL

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH=185/65/14=RENEW (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 57,795 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

boot full

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 17 Sep 2022 57,795 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

boot full

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2021 47,293 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 47,293 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 36,681 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 36,681 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2019 32,541 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 27,137 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 27,137 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 21,649 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 16,129 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 16,085 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 15,257 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 14,332 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 13,472 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 120,595 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 11,757 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 10,714 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 10,710 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 9,541 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 8,351 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 7,139 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 5,783 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 BFP is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 BFP, 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 BFP registered?

FL51 BFP is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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The MOT history for FL51 BFP shows 27 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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