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FL51 EWJ

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

163,436 mi
Last recorded163,436 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 EWJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 163,436 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 147,021 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 147,021 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 132,381 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

the tread on both front tyres is wearing low on the inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2013 115,645 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front windscreen is scratched but not affecting drivers view

nearside rear tyre is bald on the inner edge and worn close to the minimum legal limit of 1.6mm of tread

Fail 31 Aug 2013 115,645 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front windscreen is scratched but not affecting drivers view

nearside rear tyre is bald on the inner edge and worn close to the minimum legal limit of 1.6mm of tread

Pass 30 Aug 2012 99,962 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2011 86,007 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

condition of the rear wiper blade

Fail 16 Aug 2011 85,991 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

condition of the rear wiper blade

Pass 16 Aug 2010 75,887 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 68,516 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 60,257 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 52,335 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 45,623 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 EWJ is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 EWJ, 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 EWJ registered?

FL51 EWJ is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is FL51 EWJ safe to buy?

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