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FL51 RYC

2001 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,207 mi
Last recorded87,207 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 RYC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 87,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 86,193 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 85,034 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 83,841 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

some corrosion both rear inner sills

Pass 5 Nov 2021 81,832 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 79,658 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 77,325 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 74,947 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 71,993 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 71,993 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported metal mount bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 69,744 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 67,103 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 64,279 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 61,200 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 57,890 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 57,890 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 55,267 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Nov 2010 52,087 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 48,874 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 48,874 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 45,566 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 45,566 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 42,956 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 38,180 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 38,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 RYC is a 2001 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RYC, 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

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What year was FL51 RYC registered?

FL51 RYC is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is FL51 RYC safe to buy?

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