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FL51 XCM

2001 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

92,008 mi
Last recorded92,008 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 XCM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 92,008 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 69,980 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 60,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 44,121 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 44,119 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2013 36,990 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 29 Aug 2012 35,976 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both rear tyres coming up to wear markers

engine air leak

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 29 Aug 2012 35,976 miles

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

both rear tyres coming up to wear markers

engine air leak

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 1 Sep 2011 33,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 30,516 miles

handbrake travel high

offside front tyre wearing low

Fail 27 Aug 2010 30,516 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

handbrake travel high

offside front tyre wearing low

Fail 19 Aug 2009 28,174 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both wipers smear screen slightly

near side front tyre on limit 185/65/14

slight wear to both front brake discs

Pass 19 Aug 2009 28,174 miles

both wipers smear screen slightly

near side front tyre on limit 185/65/14

slight wear to both front brake discs

Pass 27 Aug 2008 26,336 miles

near side front tyre 1.6 mm centre tread

object on interior mirror

slight wear to front brake discs

Fail 27 Aug 2008 26,336 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side front tyre 1.6 mm centre tread

object on interior mirror

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 29 Aug 2007 24,006 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 24,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Aug 2006 21,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 21,806 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2005 18,437 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 XCM is a 2001 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XCM, 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 XCM registered?

FL51 XCM is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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