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FL51 RXP

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

88,443 mi
Last recorded88,443 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 88,443 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear inner sills showing signs of corosion

Fail 1 Jun 2017 88,443 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear inner sills showing signs of corosion

Pass 5 May 2016 82,872 miles

advise strong both front tyres just above limit

advise strong possible movement in other front steering/suspension components

front brake discs worn and pitted

front coil springs fitted up side down

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 4 May 2016 82,872 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported cat brackets insecure (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

advise strong both front tyres just above limit

advise strong possible movement in other front steering/suspension components

front brake discs worn and pitted

front coil springs fitted up side down

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 9 May 2015 77,080 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 May 2015 77,080 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 May 2014 73,553 miles

corrosion to all metal brake pipes

emissions erratic

exhaust hangers badly corroded and weak

Fail 17 May 2014 73,553 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to all metal brake pipes

emissions erratic

exhaust hangers badly corroded and weak

Pass 25 Apr 2013 68,405 miles

brake discs worn

child seats fitted to rear seats not allowing inspection

damage to front bumper

emissions erratic possible air leak

front top strut mount bearings worn

Pass 10 May 2012 65,164 miles

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

rear coil springs badly corroded

Fail 10 May 2012 65,164 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

rear coil springs badly corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2011 62,486 miles

advise strong drivers door mirror loose (damaged) possibly effecting view when driving

advise strong nearside front tyre on limit

child seat fitted to centre rear not allowing inspection of seat/seatbelts

corrosion to rear coil springs

front brake discs worn

front inner brake pads look low

windscreen damaged zone b below 40mm

Fail 21 Jul 2011 62,486 miles

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

advise strong drivers door mirror loose (damaged) possibly effecting view when driving

advise strong nearside front tyre on limit

child seat fitted to centre rear not allowing inspection of seat/seatbelts

corrosion to rear coil springs

front brake discs worn

front inner brake pads look low

windscreen damaged zone b below 40mm

Pass 24 Jul 2010 59,383 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 56,616 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 56,616 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 51,854 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 50,526 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 50,526 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 44,873 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 38,140 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 RXP is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RXP, 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 RXP registered?

FL51 RXP is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 October 2001.

Is FL51 RXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 RXP shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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