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FL51 NTA

2001 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

127,439 mi
Last recorded127,439 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 NTA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 127,439 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 127,439 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring broken (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)

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 12 Nov 2013 117,707 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 117,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre kerb damaged on outer sidewall and worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Nov 2012 107,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 107,604 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 100,903 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 100,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 95,177 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 95,177 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear brake discs are quite badly worn

Pass 9 Nov 2009 89,497 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 89,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 84,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 79,593 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 74,284 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 74,284 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 69,534 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 NTA is a 2001 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NTA, 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 NTA registered?

FL51 NTA is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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