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FL51 VPO

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,924 mi
Last recorded120,924 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 VPO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 120,924 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 120,924 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 107,975 miles

Front and rear tyres all close to minimum wear indicators

Fail 11 Apr 2016 107,975 miles

Front and rear tyres all close to minimum wear indicators

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 98,719 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 98,719 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 92,919 miles

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)

Fail 24 May 2014 92,919 miles

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?

Pass 24 Apr 2013 84,228 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 79,136 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 72,796 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 66,401 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 58,959 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 49,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 49,130 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 43,985 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 38,309 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 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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