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FL51 ULU

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

122,376 mi
Last recorded122,376 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 ULU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 122,376 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 122,325 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (rear end) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 117,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre slighty out of shape

unable to carry out full inspection of sills due to covers

Fail 24 Oct 2016 117,972 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre slighty out of shape

unable to carry out full inspection of sills due to covers

Pass 26 Oct 2015 112,867 miles

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

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

unable to carry out full inspection of sills due to covers

Pass 21 Oct 2014 108,306 miles

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

screen scrached

unable to carry out full inspection of sills due to covers

Fail 23 Oct 2013 104,155 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 104,155 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 99,109 miles

screen scrached

Fail 25 Oct 2012 99,106 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

screen scrached

Pass 26 Oct 2011 94,139 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 85,437 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 75,990 miles

oil leak from stearing pump

Pass 24 Oct 2008 69,329 miles

Oil leak

all brake pipes greased and hard to access

Fail 24 Oct 2008 69,329 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

all brake pipes greased and hard to access

Fail 25 Oct 2007 64,245 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 64,245 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 57,879 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Oct 2006 57,879 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 44,957 miles

Centre Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 ULU is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ULU, 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 ULU registered?

FL51 ULU is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is FL51 ULU safe to buy?

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