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FL51 BKF

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

185,575 mi
Last recorded185,575 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 BKF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2020 185,575 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rears both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 182,930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 171,933 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 May 2016 153,706 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 141,996 miles

both front fog lamps show damage

exhaust system shows corrosion

front registration plate deteriorated

low brake fluid level

oil leak

outer sill covers fitted

rear brake discs show corrosion

unable to fully inspect rear road springs

Pass 1 Aug 2014 129,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 117,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

near side front tyre outer side wall shows damage.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front and rear axel.

off side front tyre starting to perish.

various tyres show evidence of side wall repairs.

Fail 31 Jul 2013 117,091 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

near side front tyre outer side wall shows damage.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front and rear axel.

off side front tyre starting to perish.

various tyres show evidence of side wall repairs.

Pass 31 Jul 2012 104,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

at least 1 light source at the rear upper stop lamp is inoperative.

front registration plate shows deterioration.

front service brakes show run-out.

off side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear and is out of shape.

Fail 31 Jul 2012 104,740 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

at least 1 light source at the rear upper stop lamp is inoperative.

front registration plate shows deterioration.

front service brakes show run-out.

off side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear and is out of shape.

Pass 29 Jul 2011 92,976 miles

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

off and near side front wiper blade rubbers are split.

various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.

Fail 29 Jul 2011 92,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

near side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear/is out of shape.

off and near side front wiper blade rubbers are split.

off side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear/is out of shape.

various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 17 Jul 2010 82,991 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 82,991 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

near side front service brakes show extensive run-out/judder.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off and near side rear brake discs show a lipped edge.

off side front wiper blade rubber split.

Fail 4 Jul 2009 71,808 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

low screen washer fluid warning lamp illuminated.

off and near side front brake discs show a lipped edge.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

Pass 4 Jul 2009 71,808 miles

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

low screen washer fluid warning lamp illuminated.

off and near side front brake discs show a lipped edge.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

Pass 23 Jun 2008 61,654 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 58,722 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 49,979 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 40,612 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 BKF is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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