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FL51 RFF

2001 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

122,726 mi
Last recorded122,726 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 RFF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 122,726 miles

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

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

general corrosion all underbody areas

Pass 5 Aug 2016 117,419 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2015 112,112 miles

front brake discs corroded

general corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2014 106,835 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 101,728 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 95,464 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 95,464 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 88,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 78,885 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 69,919 miles

Number plates in poor condition

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 63,108 miles

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

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

rear number plate in poor condition

wipers starting to smear

Pass 11 Oct 2007 54,774 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 47,649 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 RFF is a 2001 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RFF, 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 RFF registered?

FL51 RFF is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is FL51 RFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 RFF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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