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FL51 EVN

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,129 mi
Last recorded98,129 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 EVN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 98,129 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 89,257 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear brake discs in poor condition

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noisey

Fail 18 Jul 2013 89,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear brake discs in poor condition

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noisey

Pass 12 Jul 2012 80,926 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 13 Jul 2011 75,479 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

offside front drop link dust cover split

Pass 5 Aug 2010 69,062 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 68,856 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Aug 2009
Fail 6 Aug 2009

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 55,361 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 49,235 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 49,235 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 42,696 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 42,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 EVN is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EVN, 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 EVN registered?

FL51 EVN is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is FL51 EVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 EVN shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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