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FL51 BKN

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

170,863 mi
Last recorded170,863 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 170,863 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 157,272 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 140,676 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 140,676 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 May 2016 125,151 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 107,418 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2014 102,689 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 98,720 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 93,596 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 87,210 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 81,270 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 74,293 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 62,608 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 53,446 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 43,247 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 BKN 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 93.3%.

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

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