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FL51 HRP

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,041 mi
Last recorded135,041 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 135,041 miles

Slight play in steering

Can not properly assess brake pipes due to greasing

Knock NSF wheel

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2016 135,041 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Towing eye (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Can not properly assess brake pipes due to greasing

Knock NSF wheel

Oil leak

Slight play in steering

Pass 8 Jan 2015 120,402 miles

o/s an d n/s rear inner sills rusty

oil leak from front of car

Fail 10 Dec 2014 120,399 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2013 107,887 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2013 107,886 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2012 94,627 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 85,369 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 76,785 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 66,093 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 66,093 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 54,516 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 44,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 4 Aug 2006 34,732 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 25,915 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 25,915 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

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 HRP is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HRP, 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 HRP is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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