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FL51 UHZ

2001 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,305 mi
Last recorded122,305 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 UHZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 122,305 miles

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted to offside rear not allowing full inspetion to adult seat belt

exhaust corroded and poor condition

nearside front and nearside rear tyres low on tread + uneven wear

nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes slight corrosion

offside front inner rack end has slight play

Fail 1 Nov 2013 122,305 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted to offside rear not allowing full inspetion to adult seat belt

exhaust corroded and poor condition

nearside front and nearside rear tyres low on tread + uneven wear

nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes slight corrosion

offside front inner rack end has slight play

Pass 10 Nov 2012 112,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2012 112,289 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 101,942 miles

rear trailing arm bushes poor

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Fail 17 Nov 2011 101,942 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear trailing arm bushes poor

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 20 Oct 2010 90,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 81,149 miles

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

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

slight damage to rear no plate

Pass 13 Oct 2009 81,149 miles

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

slight damage to rear no plate

Pass 29 Oct 2008 70,316 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 58,184 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 47,897 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 38,151 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 UHZ is a 2001 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UHZ, 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 UHZ registered?

FL51 UHZ is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is FL51 UHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 UHZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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