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FL51 ULB

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,111 mi
Last recorded149,111 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 ULB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 149,111 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fuel filler pipes badly corroding

both rear wheel arches corroding . but have no sharp edges

drivers window does not work

front and rear metal brake pipes corroding

oil leaks

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 24 Jan 2017 149,111 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fuel filler pipes badly corroding

both rear wheel arches corroding . but have no sharp edges

drivers window does not work

front and rear metal brake pipes corroding

oil leaks

rear brake discs corroding

Central Rear Lower heatshield hanging down

Pass 16 Jan 2016 142,932 miles

Offside Rear fuel pipe corroded from filler cap to tank

Fail 16 Jan 2016 142,932 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fuel pipe corroded from filler cap to tank

Pass 26 Jan 2015 130,940 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 130,696 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 116,196 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 107,731 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2012 99,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

exhaust deterating

light surface corrosion to underside

Pass 25 Jan 2011 93,635 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 84,217 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Dec 2008 75,362 miles

tail gate struts not holding

Pass 15 Dec 2007 67,943 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 67,943 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 66,420 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 56,664 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 56,064 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 46,014 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 46,014 miles

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

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

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 ULB is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ULB, 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 ULB registered?

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

Is FL51 ULB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 ULB shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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