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FL51 EWH

2001 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,359 mi
Last recorded60,359 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 EWH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2024 60,359 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 56,939 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 53,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 51,466 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 48,430 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 46,306 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 43,741 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 40,753 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 37,352 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 34,223 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 31,205 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 28,047 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 24,973 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 23,004 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 23,002 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 20,456 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 19,361 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 18,368 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 17,457 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 16,200 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 EWH is a 2001 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EWH, 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 EWH registered?

FL51 EWH is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is FL51 EWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 EWH shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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