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FL51 ELC

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,424 mi
Last recorded126,424 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 ELC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2010 126,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 126,424 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 113,856 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 113,856 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 100,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 100,716 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 79,910 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 79,910 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 54,293 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 ELC is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ELC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL51 ELC registered?

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

Is FL51 ELC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 ELC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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