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FL51 XAK

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,834 mi
Last recorded96,834 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 XAK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 96,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 87,903 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Jul 2018 87,903 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jul 2017 83,518 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 79,606 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 20 Jul 2015 74,257 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 74,257 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 70,249 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)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre cracking

Fail 25 Jul 2013 65,833 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres cracking between tread

Pass 25 Jul 2013 65,833 miles

both front tyres cracking between tread

Pass 27 Jul 2012 61,246 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 61,246 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 55,974 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 49,604 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 43,254 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 36,881 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 27,899 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 21,214 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 XAK is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XAK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL51 XAK registered?

FL51 XAK is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is FL51 XAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 XAK shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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