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FL51 JVT

2001 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,765 mi
Last recorded111,765 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 JVT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 111,765 miles

corrosion to rear boot floor area

front brake discs worn

front lower arm rear bushes cracked

fuel filler neck corroded

head lamp hieght adjuster set to zero

heat shields loose and rattling

o/s front to rear brake pipe mid section corroded

o/s/r suspension arm corroded coil spring still sat in recess

o/s/r tyre worn low in centre tread

oil on engine

previous welding repairs carried out to sills

rear anti roll bar bushes cracked

rear coil springs corroded

rear trailing arm mounting bushes unbonded, not resulting in excessive movement

various brake pipes greased

wipers smearing

Fail 30 Jan 2016 111,763 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to rear brake pipe rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Braking system leaking n/s front to rear brake pipe rear section (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn

front lower arm rear bushes cracked

fuel filler neck corroded

head lamp hieght adjuster set to zero

heat shields loose and rattling

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to rear boot floor area

o/s front to rear brake pipe mid section corroded

o/s/r suspension arm corroded coil spring still sat in recess

o/s/r tyre worn low in centre tread

oil on engine

previous welding repairs carried out to sills

rear anti roll bar bushes cracked

rear coil springs corroded

rear trailing arm mounting bushes unbonded, not resulting in excessive movement

various brake pipes greased

wipers smearing

Pass 4 Feb 2015 105,285 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 105,283 miles

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

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 100,258 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 97,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 97,755 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 95,842 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 91,093 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under engine covers fitted

wheel trims fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2011 91,063 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under engine covers fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2010 83,449 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 83,449 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 72,917 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 61,134 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 53,226 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 JVT is a 2001 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel 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 JVT, 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 JVT is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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