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FL51 XYV

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

180,713 mi
Last recorded180,713 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 XYV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 180,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 177,445 miles

Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rusting to under side (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 172,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp on limit of vertical adjustment

Fail 13 Apr 2017 172,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp on limit of vertical adjustment

Pass 10 Oct 2016 165,051 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 165,051 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 150,799 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 139,053 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 125,687 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 113,169 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 102,478 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 95,787 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 89,412 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 89,412 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 81,823 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 74,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 22 Sep 2006 67,102 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 54,344 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 XYV is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 XYV, 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 XYV registered?

FL51 XYV is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is FL51 XYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 XYV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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