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FL51 UMW

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,399 mi
Last recorded135,399 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 UMW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 135,399 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

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

Pass 25 May 2013 125,169 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 125,169 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2012 116,372 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 108,810 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine/gearbox oily

nearside rear wheel rim touching suspension slightly

Fail 5 Apr 2011 108,810 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine/gearbox oily

nearside rear wheel rim touching suspension slightly

Pass 8 Apr 2010 98,107 miles

n/s/rear seat belt

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

window

Fail 8 Apr 2010 98,107 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/rear seat belt

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

window

Fail 31 Mar 2009 79,404 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers door window

rear reg plate fadding

Pass 31 Mar 2009 79,404 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers door window

rear reg plate fadding

Pass 4 Feb 2008 59,665 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 52,731 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 52,731 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 43,009 miles

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

n/s wiper blade starting to split

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 UMW is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UMW, 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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FL51 UMW is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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