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FL51 EFG

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,768 mi
Last recorded123,768 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 EFG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 123,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 123,768 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 114,633 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 114,629 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 94,372 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 94,372 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working 1 of 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 76,157 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 70,892 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 65,904 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 62,158 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 58,701 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 58,701 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 55,190 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 52,533 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 49,620 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 44,436 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 EFG is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EFG, 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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What year was FL51 EFG registered?

FL51 EFG is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is FL51 EFG safe to buy?

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