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SY51 ULT

2001 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,124 mi
Last recorded66,124 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 ULT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 66,124 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

both rear outer sills corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2016 66,112 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2015 65,561 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rea subframe corroded slightly

Pass 8 Sep 2014 64,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 62,948 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 60,817 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipes covered with grease

Pass 6 Sep 2011 38,069 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs inner surface pitted

Pass 31 Aug 2010 53,926 miles

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

front discs worn/pitted

Pass 7 Sep 2009 49,286 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 49,229 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 44,578 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 39,171 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 33,393 miles

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

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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SY51 ULT is a 2001 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SY51 ULT, 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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SY51 ULT is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is SY51 ULT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY51 ULT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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