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FL51 UJP

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,439 mi
Last recorded133,439 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 133,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 133,438 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension arm. (innner sill), marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 130,856 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 130,856 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 127,178 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 127,178 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 123,917 miles

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2016 116,033 miles

plastic covers on outer sills

Pass 7 Sep 2015 107,804 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 107,804 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 100,278 miles

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Aug 2014 100,278 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Sep 2013 93,117 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 93,117 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 86,073 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 86,073 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 78,755 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 70,837 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 61,477 miles

very slight misting of oil on steering rack

Fail 4 Sep 2009 61,416 miles

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

very slight misting of oil on steering rack

Pass 5 Sep 2008 52,743 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 52,743 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 44,363 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 44,363 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 35,826 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 UJP is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UJP, 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 UJP registered?

FL51 UJP is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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