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FL51 MLN

2001 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,996 mi
Last recorded119,996 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 MLN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2021 119,996 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 119,160 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 115,682 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 112,484 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 112,484 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 108,137 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 102,999 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 102,999 miles

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 96,379 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 87,792 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 87,792 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 83,253 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 78,333 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 73,044 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 73,044 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 68,671 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 13 Mar 2009 58,300 miles

Engine oil level low.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 58,300 miles

Engine oil level low.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 49,748 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 41,688 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 36,466 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)

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

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 MLN is a 2001 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MLN, 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 MLN is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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