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FL51 VND

2001 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,605 mi
Last recorded127,605 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 VND
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 127,605 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 118,501 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

n/s front inner tyre wall cut but not showing cord or ply

slight seepage of oil from power steering pump

Fail 8 Apr 2011 118,372 miles

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

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

n/s front inner tyre wall cut but not showing cord or ply

slight seepage of oil from power steering pump

Pass 6 Apr 2010 109,761 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 109,761 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2009 102,683 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 102,683 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 May 2008 95,798 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 86,411 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 76,822 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 VND is a 2001 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VND, 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 VND registered?

FL51 VND is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is FL51 VND safe to buy?

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