2001 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · BT51 ACO
2001 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 16 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 83,969 miles. MOT valid until 15 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,969 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BT51 ACO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 83,969 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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BT51 ACO Mileage History
- 17/10/202374,030 mi
- 03/10/202479,391 mi+5,361 mi
- 17/10/202479,394 mi+3 mi
- 07/10/202583,967 mi+4,573 mi
- 09/10/202583,969 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,019 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BT51 ACO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Ford Focus (BT51 ACO) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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