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FL51 XBF

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

32,188 mi
Last recorded32,188 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 XBF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 32,188 miles

Rear REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Pass 17 Aug 2016 27,254 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 19,583 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 18,756 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 17,615 miles

N/S/R TYRE PERISHED/SPLIT.

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED/SPLIT.

Fail 7 Jan 2011 17,615 miles

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

N/S/R TYRE PERISHED/SPLIT.

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED/SPLIT.

Pass 31 Dec 2009 16,567 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

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

rear tyres both perishing

Pass 12 Jan 2009 15,145 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 15,145 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2008 12,769 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 11,030 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 XBF is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XBF, 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 XBF registered?

FL51 XBF is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is FL51 XBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 XBF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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