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FL51 BHP

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,657 mi
Last recorded143,657 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 BHP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 143,657 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s centre to rear, 2 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

minor play in steering rack inner joint n/s front

Fail 2 Feb 2016 143,654 miles

Fuel pipe leaking front return pipe from injector (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s centre to rear, 2 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

minor play in steering rack inner joint n/s front

Pass 19 Feb 2015 140,055 miles

n/s front brake slightly tight to turn

n/s steering rack arm inner joint minor play

Pass 20 Feb 2014 137,375 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 137,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 134,524 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

slight play in offside inner steering rack

Pass 10 Feb 2012 130,013 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 125,081 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 125,081 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 119,880 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 119,880 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 109,055 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 109,055 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 93,110 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 81,778 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 69,565 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 BHP is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BHP, 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 BHP is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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