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FL51 BKD

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,216 mi
Last recorded126,216 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 BKD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2016 126,216 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi, in engine bay (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front sections of both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 111,646 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 111,257 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 99,981 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 99,981 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 94,973 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2011 89,828 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 89,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 85,300 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 75,889 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 75,841 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 66,552 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 66,552 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 56,640 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 46,885 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 BKD is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BKD, 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 BKD is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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