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FL51 VOK

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,057 mi
Last recorded143,057 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 143,057 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2017 129,140 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 129,140 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 128,774 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 4 Nov 2015 128,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 22 Oct 2014 123,263 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front fog light lens cracked

Fail 21 Oct 2014 123,263 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front fog light lens cracked

Fail 27 Aug 2014 123,263 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Pass 10 Jul 2013 119,471 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 119,471 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 113,323 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 108,307 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 108,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front 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)

Front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 2 Jul 2010 87,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 83,711 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 83,711 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 70,370 miles

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

power steering fluid level low

Pass 3 Jul 2008 70,370 miles

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)

power steering fluid level low

Pass 25 Jun 2007 51,894 miles

nearside rear tyre weathered

Pass 9 Oct 2006 44,387 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 VOK is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VOK, 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 VOK registered?

FL51 VOK is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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