MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,924 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm/low inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs corroded and worn
oil filter slight leak
rear coil springs corroded
rear trailing arm bushes splitting and slight worn
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm/low inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs corroded and worn
oil filter slight leak
rear coil springs corroded
rear trailing arm bushes splitting and slight worn
Front and rear tyres all close to minimum wear indicators
Front and rear tyres all close to minimum wear indicators
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
gear box noise ( possible thrust bearing )
near side rear tyre is cracked and perished
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
gear box noise ( possible thrust bearing )
near side rear tyre is cracked and perished
Both windscreen wiper blades are split and smearing.
Covers fitted to sills.
Interior mirror is insecure.
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside front position lamp is slightly dim.
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Both windscreen wiper blades are split and smearing.
Covers fitted to sills.
Interior mirror is insecure.
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside front tyre tread is worn almost smooth on inner edge,possibly tracking?
Nearside headlamp aim not tested.
Offside front position lamp is slightly dim.
Offside front tyre tread is worn smooth on inner edge,possibly tracking?
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FL51 VPO is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 VPO, 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 VPO is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 October 2001.
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