2001 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · AD51 VFA
2001 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31/12/2001. Recorded mileage 174,048 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/01/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,048 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1596cc
AD51 VFA Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/01/2025
- 174,048 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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AD51 VFA Mileage History
- 08/12/200548,140 mi
- 21/12/200659,164 mi+11,024 mi
- 03/07/200875,005 mi+15,841 mi
- 04/07/200875,005 mi
- 14/07/200980,137 mi+5,132 mi
- 14/07/200980,137 mi
- 09/07/201085,224 mi+5,087 mi
- 11/07/201189,686 mi+4,462 mi
- 13/07/201294,268 mi+4,582 mi
- 16/07/201294,279 mi+11 mi
- 12/07/201398,302 mi+4,023 mi
- 24/07/2014102,224 mi+3,922 mi
- 23/07/2015107,086 mi+4,862 mi
- 23/07/2015107,086 mi
- 09/12/2015109,165 mi+2,079 mi
- 05/12/2016113,991 mi+4,826 mi
- 05/12/2016113,991 mi
- 08/12/2017118,219 mi+4,228 mi
- 06/12/2018124,941 mi+6,722 mi
- 06/12/2018124,941 mi
- 27/11/2019131,155 mi+6,214 mi
- 27/11/2019131,156 mi+1 mi
- 27/11/2020136,492 mi+5,336 mi
- 27/11/2020136,492 mi
- 09/12/2021143,938 mi+7,446 mi
- 23/11/2022154,460 mi+10,522 mi
- 06/12/2023164,788 mi+10,328 mi
- 10/01/2025174,048 mi+9,260 mi
Average of roughly 6,595 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
AD51 VFA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Ford Focus (AD51 VFA) between December 2005 and January 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 10 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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