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FL51 XCR

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,880 mi
Last recorded117,880 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 XCR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 117,880 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 110,911 miles

slight corrosion to offside and naerside innersills

Fail 14 Aug 2015 110,911 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

slight corrosion to offside and naerside innersills

Pass 2 Sep 2014 106,164 miles

slight corrosion to offside and nearside innersills

Fail 28 Aug 2014 106,138 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight corrosion to offside and nearside innersills

Fail 14 Aug 2013 99,832 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion to offside and nearside innersills

Pass 14 Aug 2013 99,832 miles

slight corrosion to offside and nearside innersills

Pass 29 Aug 2012 94,440 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 88,487 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 84,973 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 80,845 miles

nsr tyre tread getting low

Fail 12 Nov 2007 71,697 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres 3mm

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside rear tyre 4mm

Pass 12 Nov 2007 71,697 miles

both front tyres 3mm

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside rear tyre 4mm

Pass 20 Oct 2006 65,775 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 XCR is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XCR, 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

How do I check the history of FL51 XCR?

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What year was FL51 XCR registered?

FL51 XCR is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is FL51 XCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 XCR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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