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FL51 EFE

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,486 mi
Last recorded147,486 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 EFE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 147,486 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 147,484 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 147,445 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 143,464 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 143,464 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 140,800 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 140,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 137,750 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 132,155 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 119,715 miles

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

rear trailing arm bushes

Fail 11 Jun 2013 119,712 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 3 Jul 2012 95,265 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 95,258 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 81,095 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 74,356 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 63,227 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 63,105 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 51,724 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 41,593 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 32,086 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 EFE is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,800cc diesel 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 EFE, 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 EFE is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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