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FL51 BJK

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,205 mi
Last recorded153,205 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 153,205 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 150,080 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 144,724 miles

engine oil leaks

Pass 31 Mar 2011 138,068 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 138,052 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 135,919 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 126,647 miles

rear numberplate faded

Fail 12 Oct 2007 126,647 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

rear numberplate faded

Pass 3 Nov 2006 112,273 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 BJK is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BJK, 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 BJK registered?

FL51 BJK is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 August 2001.

Is FL51 BJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 BJK shows 9 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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