Official DVLA Record

2001 Ford Focus 1.4L Petrol · MT51 AEM

MT51 AEM

2001 Ford Focus (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2001. Recorded mileage 92,077 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2001 · Manchester & Merseyside
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 04/12/2016
Road Tax
Untaxed (30/04/2016)
Recorded Mileage
92,077 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 04/12/2016
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 30/04/2016
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2001
Engine
1388cc

MT51 AEM Key Findings

  • 16 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2015
  • 92,077 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 7 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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MT51 AEM Mileage History

  1. 13/02/200650,905 mi
  2. 15/02/200761,606 mi+10,701 mi
  3. 15/02/200761,606 mi
  4. 27/02/200872,497 mi+10,891 mi
  5. 27/02/200872,499 mi+2 mi
  6. 23/07/200987,771 mi+15,272 mi
  7. 23/07/200987,771 mi
  8. 05/08/201096,714 mi+8,943 mi
  9. 06/08/201096,717 mi+3 mi
  10. 05/08/2011102,325 mi+5,608 mi
  11. 11/08/2011102,521 mi+196 mi
  12. 05/09/2012118,118 mi+15,597 mi
  13. 07/09/2012118,118 mi
  14. 11/09/2013119,031 mi+913 mi
  15. 03/12/201592,071 mi-26,960 mi
  16. 05/12/201592,077 mi+6 mi

Average of roughly 4,198 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

MT51 AEM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 08:49
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Ford Focus (MT51 AEM) between February 2006 and December 2015.

The record contains 9 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 05 December 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 15 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: “Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)”; “Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.

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