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FL51 BLF

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,592 mi
Last recorded118,592 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 118,592 miles

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

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

parking brake efficiency only just met 16%

Pass 22 Jun 2015 109,815 miles

underside very rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2014 101,291 miles

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE RUSTING

Fail 25 Jun 2014 101,291 miles

Offside Front Lower Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 98,657 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2013 98,657 miles

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2012 95,657 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 90,957 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 87,250 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 80,022 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2008 74,055 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 68,786 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 53,352 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 BLF is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BLF, 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 BLF registered?

FL51 BLF is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is FL51 BLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 BLF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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