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FL51 BJF

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,734 mi
Last recorded123,734 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 BJF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 123,734 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 116,698 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 116,678 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 113,764 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 113,724 miles

Indicator switch faulty not self cancelling (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 109,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 105,410 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 103,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 96,592 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 87,852 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 816,180 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 69,078 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 58,730 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 52,084 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 BJF is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BJF, 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

How do I check the history of FL51 BJF?

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What year was FL51 BJF registered?

FL51 BJF is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is FL51 BJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 BJF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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