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FL51 XAV

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,408 mi
Last recorded121,408 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 XAV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 121,408 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak from engine.

Pass 1 Oct 2024 117,170 miles

slight oil leak from engine.

Pass 13 Oct 2023 113,327 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 108,099 miles

slight corrosion on front and rear suspension components.

slight cracks on tread of all 4 tyres.

Fail 8 Jul 2022 108,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

slight corrosion on front and rear suspension components.

slight cracks on tread of all 4 tyres.

Pass 18 Dec 2020 103,256 miles

slight corrosion on rear sub-frame and suspension components.

Pass 11 Dec 2019 99,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 99,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 93,870 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 86,167 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 78,199 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 78,199 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 71,265 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 66,867 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 60,461 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 52,794 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 52,794 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 46,092 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 39,843 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 33,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 30,249 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 23,358 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 17,013 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 17,010 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 10,625 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 XAV is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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