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FL51 UNK

2001 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,197 mi
Last recorded181,197 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 UNK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 181,197 miles

Battery poorly secured

Both front tyres worn on edges

Corrosion to N/S & O/S outer sills

Exhaust blowing at front flexy section

Hand brake travel slightly long

O/S/R metal brake pipe damaged / bent at cylinder

Rear exhaust clamp broken

Screen wipers poor

Pass 24 Oct 2013 161,918 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 156,243 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 156,179 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear heat shield loose

Pass 7 Sep 2011 148,052 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 148,052 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 135,475 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 135,475 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 112,681 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 106,505 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 106,479 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 100,231 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 89,418 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 78,376 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 78,376 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UNK is a 2001 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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