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FL51 YDP

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,484 mi
Last recorded85,484 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 YDP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 85,484 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 85,484 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 75,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 75,146 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 70,037 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 63,185 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 55,608 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 51,527 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 47,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Aug 2008 43,152 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 43,152 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2007 39,498 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 39,498 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 36,005 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 30,957 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 YDP is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YDP, 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 YDP registered?

FL51 YDP is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 October 2001.

Is FL51 YDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 YDP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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