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FL51 VNK

2001 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,009 mi
Last recorded134,009 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 VNK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 134,009 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 129,075 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2014 129,073 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2013 120,544 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 118,056 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 118,044 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 111,406 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 111,406 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 107,366 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 107,366 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 100,856 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 81,766 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 81,766 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 61,294 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 46,681 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 VNK is a 2001 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VNK, 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 VNK registered?

FL51 VNK is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is FL51 VNK safe to buy?

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