2001 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · CN51 AMJ

The 2001 Ford Focus shows a stable maintenance record, with the latest MOT on 22 February 2022 returning a pass at 72,491 miles and no defects noted. That test is now over four years stale relative to today’s date of 16 July 2026. Prior consecutive passes on 2 February 2021 at 69,524 miles, 24 January 2020 at 67,061 miles, and 22 February 2019 at 64,378 miles confirm a clean trajectory. The sole anomaly is a failure on 19 February 2019 at 64,368 miles with no defects recorded, reversed by a pass two days later. The archived trend implies consistent statutory compliance, though present roadworthiness cannot be assured without a fresh test. At approximately 25 years old, the recorded 72,491 miles equates to low average yearly use of about 2,900 miles. The odometer moved from 64,378 miles at the February 2019 test to 72,491 miles by February 2022, a modest 8,113-mile gain across three annual tests. Sparse earlier entries mean we cannot chart the first two decades, but the modern ledger reveals no rapid accumulation or skipped intervals. Such limited annual coverage typically signals gentle private use or prolonged storage rather than high-stress driving. No recurring faults or advisories appear in the history, yet a quarter-century Ford demands hands-on checks of components prone to silent decay. Inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, and track rod ends for rubber perishing. Brake discs and calipers may bind after long standing; exhaust systems and structural subframes often suffer corrosion unseen in a pass certificate. Tyres should be assessed for age cracking despite adequate tread, as elapsed time degrades sidewalls beyond mileage wear. The 19 February 2019 failure logged zero defects then a prompt pass suggests an administrative reversal rather than mechanical neglect. Prior keepers sustained testing without flagged shortcomings, implying baseline care but not deep refurbishment. A current MOT and independent mechanical inspection remain essential given the elapsed time since the last recorded examination.