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FL51 BKJ

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,124 mi
Last recorded124,124 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 124,124 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 124,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 113,994 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 113,994 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2010 108,054 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 108,054 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 103,295 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 103,287 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 94,219 miles

n/s hand brake effort slightly low

Pass 6 Sep 2006 88,391 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 BKJ is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BKJ, 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 BKJ registered?

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

Is FL51 BKJ safe to buy?

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