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FL51 XBT

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,757 mi
Last recorded121,757 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 XBT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 121,757 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 120,253 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 118,419 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 116,214 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 113,794 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 113,069 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 110,914 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 108,360 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 108,360 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

breather pipe torn

Pass 29 Aug 2017 105,774 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 105,774 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 102,962 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 98,235 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 93,880 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 89,546 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 86,029 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 81,589 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 74,634 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 67,646 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 59,757 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 53,186 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 53,186 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 45,016 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 44,958 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 XBT is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XBT, 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 XBT registered?

FL51 XBT is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is FL51 XBT safe to buy?

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