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FL51 EGD

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,816 mi
Last recorded104,816 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 EGD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 104,816 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust brackets are corroded of near the front

Fail 26 Jan 2022 104,816 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust brackets are corroded of near the front

Pass 27 Jan 2021 94,749 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test

Fail 26 Jan 2021 94,742 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test

Pass 16 Jul 2019 80,582 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes are greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 69,512 miles

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

surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Fail 10 Jul 2018 69,502 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Pass 16 May 2017 56,973 miles

Front pads very low

Wiper blades could be better

Fail 16 May 2017 56,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Front pads very low

Wiper blades could be better

Pass 19 Apr 2016 44,550 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 44,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 16 Jun 2014 43,817 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 43,519 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 40,751 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 36,548 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 4 Jun 2011 36,548 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 31,559 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 31,178 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 27,931 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 25,668 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 25,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 23,756 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 21,152 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 17,630 miles

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

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 EGD is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 EGD, 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 EGD is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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