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FL51 EFY

2001 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,695 mi
Last recorded134,695 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 EFY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 134,695 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 131,988 miles

cannot check rear seatbelts 3 child seats in car

nearside rear tyre nearly flat

Fail 5 Jan 2015 131,988 miles

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

cannot check rear seatbelts 3 child seats in car

nearside rear tyre nearly flat

Pass 18 Jan 2014 127,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

exhaust heat sheald loose

Fail 18 Jan 2014 127,176 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

exhaust heat sheald loose

Pass 29 Jan 2013 123,773 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust flexi

exhaust heat sheald loose

Fail 29 Jan 2013 123,773 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust flexi

exhaust heat sheald loose

Pass 25 Jan 2012 119,653 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 119,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 115,817 miles

Oil leak

front + rear discs corroded

n/s/f + n/s/r tyres

Fail 22 Jan 2011 115,817 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

clutch + gearbox

front + rear discs corroded

n/s/f + n/s/r tyres

Pass 25 Jan 2010 89,127 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 75,120 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 10 Jul 2007 64,493 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 46,264 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 EFY is a 2001 Ford Focus in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EFY, 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 EFY registered?

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

Is FL51 EFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 EFY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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