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FL51 VMJ

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,351 mi
Last recorded146,351 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 VMJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 146,351 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 146,347 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2017 132,872 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 127,918 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 125,538 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 121,342 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 121,342 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2013 117,600 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 113,535 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 110,703 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 106,711 miles

centre stop light has beens disconnected

Pass 29 Aug 2009 102,793 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 99,403 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 93,030 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 87,474 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 82,130 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 VMJ is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VMJ, 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 VMJ registered?

FL51 VMJ is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is FL51 VMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 VMJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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