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FL51 EFR

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

94,725 mi
Last recorded94,725 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 94,725 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 91,434 miles

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

Oil leak ()

front brake discs lipped

nearside rear tyre on tread limit

rear heat shield adrift above rear exhaust box

Fail 25 Nov 2016 91,434 miles

front brake discs lipped

nearside rear tyre on tread limit

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

rear heat shield adrift above rear exhaust box

Pass 4 Dec 2015 84,919 miles

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

front brake discs heavily lipped-advise replacement at next pad change

oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2015 84,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs heavily lipped-advise replacement at next pad change

oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2014 75,533 miles

possible brake cylinder leak to offside rear

Fail 21 Nov 2014 75,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

possible brake cylinder leak to offside rear

Pass 4 Dec 2013 65,011 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 65,011 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 55,069 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 54,885 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 47,165 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 40,094 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 19 Aug 2010 40,094 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2009 36,804 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 36,804 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 33,472 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 29,447 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 26,461 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 22,286 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 EFR is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EFR, 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 EFR registered?

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

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