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FL51 RFO

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,788 mi
Last recorded56,788 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 RFO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2026 56,788 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 56,178 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 55,608 miles

General vehicle and underbody component corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2023 54,984 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 54,105 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 53,121 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 52,383 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 52,354 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 51,815 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 51,049 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 50,010 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 48,822 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 45,353 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 43,044 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 41,106 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 39,409 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 37,577 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 35,463 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 32,983 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 29,507 miles

nearside front tyre tread cracked

offside front tyre tread cracked and worn on edges

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 RFO is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RFO, 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 RFO registered?

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

Is FL51 RFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 RFO shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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