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2001 Ford Focus 2.0L Petrol · SP51 EXM

SP51 EXM

2001 Ford Focus (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2001. Recorded mileage 159,038 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2001 · Dundee
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 09/03/2016
Road Tax
Untaxed (04/07/2015)
Recorded Mileage
159,038 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 09/03/2016
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 04/07/2015
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2001
Engine
1988cc

SP51 EXM Key Findings

  • 14 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2015
  • 159,038 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
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! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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SP51 EXM Mileage History

  1. 24/03/200684,371 mi
  2. 22/03/200792,327 mi+7,956 mi
  3. 02/04/200792,692 mi+365 mi
  4. 06/03/200899,773 mi+7,081 mi
  5. 03/03/2009106,307 mi+6,534 mi
  6. 03/03/2010112,824 mi+6,517 mi
  7. 03/03/2010112,824 mi
  8. 25/02/2011127,158 mi+14,334 mi
  9. 16/02/2012136,500 mi+9,342 mi
  10. 16/02/2012136,504 mi+4 mi
  11. 04/03/2013145,822 mi+9,318 mi
  12. 20/02/2014152,009 mi+6,187 mi
  13. 05/03/2015159,024 mi+7,015 mi
  14. 10/03/2015159,038 mi+14 mi

Average of roughly 8,333 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.

SP51 EXM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 14:52
MOT Analysis

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 (SP51 EXM) between March 2006 and March 2015.

The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 10 March 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: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 32 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.

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