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FL51 UOE

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015

pipes covered in susbtance

Fail 7 Apr 2015

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 138,218 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front to rear brake pipes corroded-x2 front brake pipes corroded-rearx2 trailing arm bushes slightly perished-x2 front tyrew on limit-exhaust and mountings corroded-x2 rear coil springs corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2013 134,152 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded+scored-both front wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated-brake pipes surface rust-front d bushes have slight movement-rear coil springs corroded-rear anti roll bar links slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Apr 2013 134,151 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs slightly corroded+scored-both front wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated-brake pipes surface rust-front d bushes have slight movement-rear coil springs corroded-rear anti roll bar links slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Mar 2012 128,892 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

2 baby seats fitted

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes covered in substance

coil springs corroded

exhaust + mountings corroded

front pads wearing low

oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2012 128,892 miles

2 baby seats fitted

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pipes covered in substance

coil springs corroded

exhaust + mountings corroded

front pads wearing low

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2011 121,900 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2011 121,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 113,786 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 104,309 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 104,309 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 97,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 90,004 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2007 90,004 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 UOE is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 UOE, 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 UOE registered?

FL51 UOE is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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