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FL51 RVO

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

134,818 mi
Last recorded134,818 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 RVO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 134,818 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged side wing mirror glass ()

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 119,440 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Nov 2020 119,439 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both inner wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Dec 2019 106,011 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 101,096 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from interior mirror ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 101,095 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from interior mirror ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 88,381 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 73,632 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 73,632 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 56,787 miles

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 24 Oct 2015 56,785 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 27 Nov 2014 48,606 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 48,606 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 39,884 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 32,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Sep 2011 26,424 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 24,891 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 24,891 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 23,336 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 23,336 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 21,158 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 19,635 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 18,207 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 16,680 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 RVO is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RVO, 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 RVO registered?

FL51 RVO is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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