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FL51 UOU

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,051 mi
Last recorded126,051 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 UOU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 126,051 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

bottom crank pulley distorted

brake pedal rubber pad wearing

engine light on dash

fuel tank straps lightly corroded

nearside rear coil spring corroded

petrol filler neck pipes corroded

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear wiper blade split

Fail 7 Apr 2014 125,905 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bottom crank pulley distorted

brake pedal rubber pad wearing

engine light on dash

fuel tank straps lightly corroded

nearside rear coil spring corroded

offside rear tyre worn on edges

petrol filler neck pipes corroded

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Mar 2013 116,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management warning light on

Exhaust system corroded

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

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

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

Nearside rear door damaged

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2013 116,506 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel tank straps corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management warning light on

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Nearside rear door damaged

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2012 108,341 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 90,237 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 90,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 69,334 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 55,419 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 45,869 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 45,711 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Nov 2006 31,129 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 31,129 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 21,171 miles

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

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 UOU is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 UOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL51 UOU registered?

FL51 UOU is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is FL51 UOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 UOU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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