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FL51 BJJ

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,048 mi
Last recorded130,048 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2008
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2008 130,048 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 has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2007 122,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

drivers exterior door handle stiff in operation

rear numberplate faded

small star crack to screen outside swept area

wiperblades starting to perish

Pass 10 Oct 2007 122,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

drivers exterior door handle stiff in operation

rear numberplate faded

small star crack to screen outside swept area

wiperblades starting to perish

Pass 2 Nov 2006 113,244 miles

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2006 113,244 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 BJJ is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BJJ, 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 BJJ registered?

FL51 BJJ is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is FL51 BJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 BJJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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