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FL51 RVY

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,952 mi
Last recorded78,952 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 78,952 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 78,944 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 76,731 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 73,230 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 68,793 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 66,753 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 61,752 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 61,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 59,130 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 55,686 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 50,172 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 44,301 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 37,497 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 29,800 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 22,943 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2005 17,244 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 RVY is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RVY, 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 RVY registered?

FL51 RVY is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is FL51 RVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 RVY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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