2001 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · FL51 RCX
2001 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/11/2001. Recorded mileage 78,963 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/10/2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,963 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1796cc
FL51 RCX Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2015
- 78,963 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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FL51 RCX Mileage History
- 11/11/200531,290 mi
- 26/10/200742,538 mi+11,248 mi
- 17/10/200848,452 mi+5,914 mi
- 13/10/200953,671 mi+5,219 mi
- 08/10/201058,982 mi+5,311 mi
- 25/10/201164,617 mi+5,635 mi
- 22/10/201269,497 mi+4,880 mi
- 22/10/201269,497 mi
- 23/10/201371,880 mi+2,383 mi
- 23/10/201371,880 mi
- 28/10/201475,541 mi+3,661 mi
- 28/10/201475,545 mi+4 mi
- 21/10/201578,963 mi+3,418 mi
- 21/10/201578,963 mi
Average of roughly 4,796 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
FL51 RCX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Ford Focus (FL51 RCX) between November 2005 and October 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”.
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