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FL51 KHJ

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,121 mi
Last recorded136,121 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 KHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2014 136,121 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

coolant tank empty - filled prior to engine runs

long travel on brake pedal but operation and reserve travel OK

oil level on minimum

spare wheel missing

Pass 7 Aug 2013 125,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside/nearside sills floor sections corooded weak

Pass 6 Aug 2012 114,684 miles

front brake discs corroded

o/s/.rear tyre worn on inside

Pass 28 Jul 2011 106,032 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 99,495 miles

rear steel brake pipes starting to corrode some not visible along the full length

Pass 7 Sep 2009 94,530 miles

SUSPECT CLUTCH SLAVE CYLENDER LEAK IN GEAR BOX.

Fail 7 Sep 2009 94,530 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

SUSPECT CLUTCH SLAVE CYLENDER LEAK IN GEAR BOX.

Pass 22 Sep 2008 85,396 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 73,454 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)

multi rib aux belt worn

rear number plate may need attention next time

Pass 20 Sep 2006 62,164 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 62,164 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2005 49,985 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 49,985 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 KHJ is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KHJ, 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 KHJ is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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