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FL51 RKY

2001 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,221 mi
Last recorded129,221 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 RKY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 129,221 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all bushes on front subframe perished and spliting

all bushes on rear subframe perished and splitting

all metal brake pipes corroded

complete exhaust system corroded and cat hangers corroded

n/s wing mirror back broken

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on outer edge

rear tyres perished between tread

Pass 2 Jun 2014 122,068 miles

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

power steering fluid at minimum level

Pass 30 May 2013 115,323 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

drivers windo inop

front tyres perished on outer sidewall and inner edge

Fail 30 May 2013 115,323 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

drivers windo inop

front tyres perished on outer sidewall and inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2012 109,173 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 102,550 miles

both rear springs corroded

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2010 96,363 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 96,363 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust backbox heatshield loose

Nearside rear coil spring heavily corroded

Oil dampness around bottom of gearbox

Pass 5 Jun 2009 90,039 miles

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

n/s o/s rear tyres poor condition + low on tread

Pass 4 Jun 2008 82,688 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 77,128 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 71,958 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 RKY is a 2001 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RKY, 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 RKY is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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