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FL51 BJY

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,454 mi
Last recorded132,454 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 BJY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2017 132,454 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported cat mount rusted off (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn little bit noisey (2.5.C.2c)

Front tyres edged also low on tread

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres low and edged

clutch pedal pad worn through

exhaust rusty all so mounting posts

Pass 25 Jan 2016 127,313 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/arches (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

outer sills covered

Fail 25 Jan 2016 127,313 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/arches (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

outer sills covered

Pass 11 Dec 2014 118,574 miles

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

brake pedal anti slip pad wearing on edge

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 14 Dec 2013 102,525 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 105,205 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 99,679 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 99,664 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 90,818 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 90,818 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 82,464 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 75,328 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 63,589 miles

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 51,768 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2006 39,498 miles

1.BOTH REAR TYRES ON 2 MM .2.NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE 3.5 MM 3.SLIGHT LEAK FROM P A S PUMP.

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 BJY is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BJY, 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 BJY is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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