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FL51 YCU

2001 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,699 mi
Last recorded150,699 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 150,699 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 148,747 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 146,823 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 144,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 141,562 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 141,562 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 137,691 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 137,682 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2019 130,252 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 123,682 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 123,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 117,086 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 108,675 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 108,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 100,741 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 93,640 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 93,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 85,750 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 77,197 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 77,197 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)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 68,991 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 55,810 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 54,495 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 51,409 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 48,180 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 44,491 miles

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

nail in tyre

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 YCU is a 2001 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YCU, 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 YCU registered?

FL51 YCU is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is FL51 YCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 YCU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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