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FL51 PZZ

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,335 mi
Last recorded113,335 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 PZZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 113,335 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 113,098 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 113,098 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 107,444 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 107,441 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 100,992 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 100,981 miles

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

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

bodywork has surface rust in places

ext. system starting to rust in places

general wear on discs

n/s/f tyre side wall wearing

no rear head restraints fitted

plastic cover fitted over parts of engine and front susp. areas

rear ext. heat shield loose

slight damage to o/s sil

surface rust on parts of susp.

tyres seem low on pressure

underside of car has surface rust in places

Fail 6 Apr 2011 95,038 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 95,038 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 87,089 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 87,089 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 73,910 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 52,806 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 53,051 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 47,165 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 45,119 miles

front bumper holed on nearside

Fail 24 Nov 2005 45,119 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

front bumper holed on nearside

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 PZZ is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PZZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL51 PZZ registered?

FL51 PZZ is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is FL51 PZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 PZZ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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