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FL51 RKF

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

45,170 mi
Last recorded45,170 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 45,170 miles

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 45,169 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 43,106 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 39,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

one bulb not working in high level stop lamp with a multiple light source

Pass 12 Apr 2023 36,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 36,182 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 x bulb not working in high level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow around center pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 32,884 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 32,884 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 25,215 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 25,215 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 23,165 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 23,033 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 22,707 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 22,707 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 22,081 miles

front wipers smear

Fail 8 Sep 2017 22,081 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

front wipers smear

nearside rear tyre starting to split between treads

Pass 8 Sep 2016 21,190 miles

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

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

under side corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2015 21,120 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Jul 2014 21,082 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 21,082 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 20,862 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 20,862 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 20,815 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 19,921 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2009 18,984 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 18,070 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 17,366 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 RKF is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 RKF, 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

How do I check the history of FL51 RKF?

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What year was FL51 RKF registered?

FL51 RKF is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is FL51 RKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 RKF shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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