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FL51 XCN

2001 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,802 mi
Last recorded134,802 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 XCN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2020 134,802 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 130,502 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both bottom arms slight corrosion

rear subframes slight corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2018 125,340 miles

All brake pipes greased

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear suspension components heavy surface corrosion

Fail 20 Sep 2018 125,340 miles

All brake pipes greased

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear suspension components heavy surface corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2017 123,735 miles

All brake pipes greased

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Return ()

Rear suspension components heavy surface corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2016 118,727 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 109,834 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

air conditioning pump stained

all brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 22 Sep 2015 109,834 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

air conditioning pump stained

all brake pipes coated in grease

heat shield above exhaust insecure

Pass 30 Sep 2014 101,624 miles

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

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

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

n.s.f. brake disc distorted

slight oil leak from o.s. driveshaft oil seal and air con compressor

Fail 30 Sep 2014 101,624 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges poss track out ??

handbrake travel getting excessive

n.s.f. brake disc distorted

slight oil leak from o.s. driveshaft oil seal and air con compressor

Pass 24 Sep 2013 92,880 miles

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

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

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

air con unit leaking

poss n.s.f. brake disc distorted ??

slight rubbing on front brakes

Fail 24 Sep 2013 92,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

air con unit leaking

poss n.s.f. brake disc distorted ??

slight rubbing on front brakes

Pass 19 Sep 2012 83,915 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 73,591 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 64,512 miles

Coolant leak

Excessive hand brake travel

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 64,512 miles

Coolant leak

Excessive hand brake travel

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Oct 2009 54,004 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 54,004 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 45,780 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 37,344 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 37,344 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 29,788 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 XCN is a 2001 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XCN, 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 XCN is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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