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FL51 WYF

2001 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,655 mi
Last recorded84,655 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 WYF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 84,655 miles

Front pads getting low

Rear number plate becoming deteriorated

child seats fitted

offside front shock absorber slight misting of oil

various corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2017 77,235 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Various vehicle corrosion

front brake discs poor

Fail 18 Aug 2017 77,235 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Various vehicle corrosion

front brake discs poor

Pass 6 Jun 2016 68,418 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear tyres heavily cracking

various corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 5 May 2015 57,891 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 55,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 May 2014 55,721 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2013 52,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 May 2013 52,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 49,169 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

sand in rear seatbelt buckles makeing them difficult bto latch

Fail 30 Apr 2012 49,169 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

sand in rear seatbelt buckles makeing them difficult bto latch

Pass 19 May 2011 43,397 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 41,071 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 37,183 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 33,081 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 22 Jun 2007 29,089 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 22,563 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 WYF is a 2001 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WYF, 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 WYF registered?

FL51 WYF is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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