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FL51 RCO

2001 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,103 mi
Last recorded135,103 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 RCO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 135,103 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Fail 16 Oct 2014 135,103 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 117,480 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 117,480 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2012 107,002 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 107,002 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 95,420 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 84,872 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 77,592 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 68,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

clutch slipping

Fail 3 Dec 2008 68,004 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

clutch slipping

front wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 7 Dec 2007 61,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs lipped slightly

Pass 5 Dec 2006 52,747 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 52,747 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

FRONT TYRES ON WEAR MARKS? †REAR TYRES ON WEAR MARKS? †NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE? †FRONT WIPERS STARTED TO SMEAR?

Pass 7 Dec 2005 42,679 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 42,679 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 RCO is a 2001 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RCO, 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 RCO is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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