MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,359 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pipes corroded
sills corroded especially near rear jacking points
suspension bushes perished and worn
windscreen scratched by defective wiper blades
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also nail in it (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine management light shows on dash
handbrake cable outer casings heavily corroded
outer sills obscured by trims
various sections of exhaust system heavily corroded
wheel trims damaged
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
NSF tyre worn badly on outer edge
OSF tyre badly worn on inner edge
engine management light shows on dash
handbrake cable outer casings heavily corroded
outer sills obscured by trims
various sections of exhaust system heavily corroded
wheel trims damaged
brake pipes corroded
engine management lamp on dash
engine oil leaks
exhaust corroded
front discs lipped and corroded
front exhaust flexi in poor condition
o/s/f wheel arch corroded
rear coil springs obscured and corroded
rear number plate deteriorated
rear trailing arm bushes perished
sills obscured by plastic trims
wheel trims damaged
bodywork corroded.
coolant bottle loose.
exhaust cororded and slight gas leak from front.
noise from fan belt area.
oil leaks.
one and a half litres engine oil added.
outer sills covered in plastic trim.
rear coil springs corroded.
rear number plate water damaged.
steering rack damp.
stonechips in screen.
wheel trims damaged.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
bodywork corroded.
coolant bottle loose.
exhaust cororded and slight gas leak from front.
noise from fan belt area.
oil leaks.
one and a half litres engine oil added.
outer sills covered in plastic trim.
rear coil springs corroded.
rear number plate water damaged.
steering rack damp.
stonechips in screen.
wheel trims damaged.
wheel trims damaged. exhaust corroded. oil leaks.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
possible noise in timing belt area also slight oil leak
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
possible noise in timing belt area also slight oil leak
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FL51 BLJ is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 BLJ, 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 BLJ is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 September 2001.
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