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FL51 EZH

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,151 mi
Last recorded156,151 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 EZH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 156,151 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 155,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 141,469 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 141,334 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 118,555 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 118,519 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 108,598 miles

1.both front tyres worn low on tread and worn on edges 2.slight play in o/s front steering rack end 3.surface corrosion of both front and rear section front to rear brake pipes 4.both rear tyres getting low and worn on edges

5.rear coil springs corroded 6.rear exhaust heatshield loose 7.slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 16 Aug 2012 108,593 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

1.both front tyres worn low on tread and worn on edges 2.slight play in o/s front steering rack end 3.surface corrosion of both front and rear section front to rear brake pipes 4.both rear tyres getting low and worn on edges

5.rear coil springs corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2012 108,587 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

1.both front tyres worn low on tread and worn on edges 2.slight play in o/s front steering rack end 3.surface corrosion of both front and rear section front to rear brake pipes 4.both rear tyres getting low and worn on edges

5.rear coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2011 99,702 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 90,322 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 8 Sep 2009 80,593 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 71,823 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 62,893 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 53,251 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 EZH is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EZH, 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 EZH is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is FL51 EZH safe to buy?

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