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FL51 HTX

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,570 mi
Last recorded113,570 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 HTX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 113,570 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2018 113,570 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2017 107,787 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Feb 2017 107,785 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 104,226 miles

slight play inner rack joints

Fail 22 Feb 2016 104,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play inner rack joints

Pass 25 Feb 2015 98,791 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 98,791 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 96,364 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 96,363 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 94,245 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)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 94,243 miles

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

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 27 Feb 2012 92,007 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 92,007 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 88,712 miles

n/s/r tyre slight kerb damage

Fail 12 Jan 2010 85,542 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres outer walls slight damage

Pass 12 Jan 2010 85,542 miles

both rear tyres outer walls slight damage

Pass 20 Jan 2009 82,144 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 28,645 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 74,123 miles

advise attention to horn

advise handbrake travel

Pass 6 Sep 2006 73,739 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 64,158 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 HTX is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 HTX, 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 HTX registered?

FL51 HTX is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is FL51 HTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 HTX shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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