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FL51 YBA

2001 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

124,470 mi
Last recorded124,470 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 124,470 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from top of engine possible rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 118,743 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

oil leak from engine

undersidecorroded

Fail 14 Jun 2025 118,743 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

oil leak from engine

undersidecorroded

Pass 29 Jun 2024 112,412 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Difficult to open (3.1 (c))

Centre caps fitted to all wheels at time of test

Exhaust heat shield loose under vehicle

Fuel tank securing straps rusty

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and excess wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 104,496 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 98,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust heat shields loose but not likely to come adrift

Fail 2 Jul 2022 98,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust heat shields loose but not likely to come adrift

Pass 12 May 2021 87,068 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust heat shield loose but not likely to come adrift

unable to check wheel nuts as trims fitted

Pass 29 May 2020 77,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension bushes perished but not resulting in movement

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and back (0.1 (b))

exhaust shields adrift and fallen apart

Pass 21 May 2019 69,602 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 67,114 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 May 2018 67,114 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2017 64,287 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2016 62,085 miles

child seats fitted to rear

Pass 3 Jun 2015 59,486 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 56,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 51,755 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 51,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 29 May 2012 47,474 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 42,257 miles

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

front wipers poor

Pass 5 May 2010 37,971 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 37,275 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 36,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 34,990 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 27,337 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 YBA is a 2001 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 YBA, 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 YBA is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 December 2001.

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