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FL51 VMH

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,722 mi
Last recorded121,722 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 VMH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 121,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 107,160 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

p0420 cat

p0720 gear box out put shaff

Fail 7 Aug 2018 107,160 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Front Undertray likely to become detached to rear (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

p0420 cat

p0720 gear box out put shaff

Pass 19 Aug 2017 82,038 miles

Oil leak ()

brake pipes corroded

front subframe corroded

rubber bushes perished

sills corroded

slight play in front wheels

Pass 26 Aug 2016 69,552 miles

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

Rear both tyres have age related deteriation

Pass 15 Sep 2015 61,964 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 61,888 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 55,202 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 55,202 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 49,129 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 36,548 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)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 27,390 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 26,162 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 26,162 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 25,047 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 23,417 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 21,108 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 17,785 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 15,103 miles

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 VMH is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VMH, 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 VMH is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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