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FL51 XYK

2001 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

35,720 mi
Last recorded35,720 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 35,720 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 33,711 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 31,658 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 29,222 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 26,615 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 23,252 miles

Long travel on handbrake

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 21,221 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 18,454 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 18,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 15,819 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 15,196 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 12,658 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 21 Aug 2015 10,205 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 9,966 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 9,635 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 9,341 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 8,984 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 8,529 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 2 Sep 2009 8,003 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 7,371 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 6,489 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 5,597 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 XYK is a 2001 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 XYK, 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

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What year was FL51 XYK registered?

FL51 XYK is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is FL51 XYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 XYK shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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