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FL51 OKT

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

88,896 mi
Last recorded88,896 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 OKT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 88,896 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill near seatbelt mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill near seatbelt mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 88,756 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint and insecure (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Front bonnet damaged

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread

Nearside mirror loose

Rear silencer slight blow

Pass 12 Feb 2015 78,727 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust rusty,outer sills covered

Fail 11 Feb 2015 78,724 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust rusty,outer sills covered

Fail 11 Dec 2014 78,633 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 69,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 69,607 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 59,897 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 59,863 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 51,268 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 42,833 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 35,514 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 35,514 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

indicator stalk doesn't self cancel but can be cancelled manually

no reverse light

offside and nearside front brake discs worn

offside and nearside front tyres slightly worn on inner and outer edges

rear exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

rear tyres perished

Pass 31 Oct 2008 34,524 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 32,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight bolw on rear exhaust

Pass 30 Oct 2007 29,521 miles

no reverse light

Fail 30 Oct 2007 29,521 miles

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

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

no reverse light

Pass 2 Nov 2006 26,678 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 26,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 23,329 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 23,329 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 OKT is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 OKT, 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 OKT is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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