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FL51 XBY

2001 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,769 mi
Last recorded122,769 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 XBY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 122,769 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all been cleane dgreased (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all sills been weled bacxked (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides rear floor panels and valance (6.1.B.2)

wax oil needed underneath

Fail 1 Sep 2015 122,763 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes throughout the system may clean up (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front and rear outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides rear floor panels and valance (6.1.B.2)

wax oil needed underneath

Pass 26 Aug 2014 115,053 miles

all brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

both front tyres close to legal limit

n/s/r tyre deteriorated outer edge

Pass 23 Oct 2013 108,619 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 100,601 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine breather split

oil residue around PAS pump

water leak

Pass 23 Oct 2012 100,601 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine breather split

oil residue around PAS pump

water leak

Pass 26 Oct 2011 97,135 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Oct 2010 83,630 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 73,882 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 65,227 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 56,000 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 49,408 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 XBY is a 2001 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XBY, 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 XBY is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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